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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.54, 22,245.41 and 9,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.54, 22,245.41 and 9,046.40 is: 12,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.54 : 22,245.41 = 9,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.54/22,245.41 = 9,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.54x = 22,245.41 × 9,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.54x = 201,240,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,240,877.02/16,119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.28

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