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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.65, 22,246.52 and 9,047.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.65, 22,246.52 and 9,047.08 is: 12,484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.65 : 22,246.52 = 9,047.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.65/22,246.52 = 9,047.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.65x = 22,246.52 × 9,047.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.65x = 201,266,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,266,046.16/16,120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.98

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