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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.36, 22,246.38 and 9,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.36, 22,246.38 and 9,046.44 is: 12,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.36 : 22,246.38 = 9,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.36/22,246.38 = 9,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.36x = 22,246.38 × 9,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.36x = 201,250,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,250,541.89/16,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.02

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