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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.60, 22,245 and 9,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.60, 22,245 and 9,048.32 is: 12,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.60 : 22,245 = 9,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.60/22,245 = 9,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.60x = 22,245 × 9,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.60x = 201,279,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,279,878.40/16,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.11

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