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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.03, 22,246.65 and 9,046.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.03, 22,246.65 and 9,046.69 is: 12,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.03 : 22,246.65 = 9,046.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.03/22,246.65 = 9,046.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.03x = 22,246.65 × 9,046.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.03x = 201,258,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,258,490.47/16,121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,484.22

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