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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.62, 22,246.95 and 9,046.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.62, 22,246.95 and 9,046.86 is: 12,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.62 : 22,246.95 = 9,046.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.62/22,246.95 = 9,046.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.62x = 22,246.95 × 9,046.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.62x = 201,265,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,265,042.08/16,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.94

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