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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.08, 22,248.28 and 9,048.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.08, 22,248.28 and 9,048.35 is: 12,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.08 : 22,248.28 = 9,048.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.08/22,248.28 = 9,048.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.08x = 22,248.28 × 9,048.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.08x = 201,310,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,310,090.48/16,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.61

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