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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.32, 22,246.04 and 9,046.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.32, 22,246.04 and 9,046.74 is: 12,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.32 : 22,246.04 = 9,046.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.32/22,246.04 = 9,046.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.32x = 22,246.04 × 9,046.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.32x = 201,254,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,254,139.91/16,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.50

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