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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.73, 22,247.40 and 9,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.73, 22,247.40 and 9,046.54 is: 12,485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.73 : 22,247.40 = 9,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.73/22,247.40 = 9,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.73x = 22,247.40 × 9,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.73x = 201,261,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,261,994.00/16,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.44

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