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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.10, 22,244.54 and 9,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.10, 22,244.54 and 9,045.16 is: 12,481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.10 : 22,244.54 = 9,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.10/22,244.54 = 9,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.10x = 22,244.54 × 9,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.10x = 201,205,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,205,423.43/16,120.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.65

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