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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.43, 22,248.27 and 9,048.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.43, 22,248.27 and 9,048.51 is: 12,487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.43 : 22,248.27 = 9,048.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.43/22,248.27 = 9,048.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.43x = 22,248.27 × 9,048.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.43x = 201,313,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,313,693.58/16,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.33

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