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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.01, 22,249.43 and 9,048.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.01, 22,249.43 and 9,048.91 is: 12,488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.01 : 22,249.43 = 9,048.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.01/22,249.43 = 9,048.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.01x = 22,249.43 × 9,048.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.01x = 201,333,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,333,089.62/16,122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.09

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