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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.63, 22,247.18 and 9,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.63, 22,247.18 and 9,046.05 is: 12,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.63 : 22,247.18 = 9,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.63/22,247.18 = 9,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.63x = 22,247.18 × 9,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.63x = 201,249,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,249,221.06/16,119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.73

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