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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,119.98, 22,247.75 and 9,046.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,119.98, 22,247.75 and 9,046.79 is: 12,485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119.98 : 22,247.75 = 9,046.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119.98/22,247.75 = 9,046.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119.98x = 22,247.75 × 9,046.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119.98x = 201,270,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,270,676.99/16,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.79

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