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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.08, 22,245.88 and 9,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.08, 22,245.88 and 9,046.64 is: 12,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.08 : 22,245.88 = 9,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.08/22,245.88 = 9,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.08x = 22,245.88 × 9,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.08x = 201,250,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,250,467.84/16,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.46

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