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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.51, 22,245.98 and 9,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.51, 22,245.98 and 9,046.41 is: 12,484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.51 : 22,245.98 = 9,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.51/22,245.98 = 9,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.51x = 22,245.98 × 9,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.51x = 201,246,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,246,210.70/16,119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.64

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