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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.88, 22,245.44 and 9,046.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.88, 22,245.44 and 9,046.30 is: 12,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.88 : 22,245.44 = 9,046.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.88/22,245.44 = 9,046.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.88x = 22,245.44 × 9,046.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.88x = 201,238,879.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,238,879.57/16,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,483.90

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