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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.61, 22,248.81 and 9,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.61, 22,248.81 and 9,048.03 is: 12,486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.61 : 22,248.81 = 9,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.61/22,248.81 = 9,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.61x = 22,248.81 × 9,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.61x = 201,307,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,307,900.34/16,121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.84

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