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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.40, 22,247.64 and 9,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.40, 22,247.64 and 9,048.48 is: 12,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.40 : 22,247.64 = 9,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.40/22,247.64 = 9,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.40x = 22,247.64 × 9,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.40x = 201,307,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,307,325.59/16,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.96

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