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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.24, 22,248.68 and 9,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.24, 22,248.68 and 9,048.67 is: 12,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.24 : 22,248.68 = 9,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.24/22,248.68 = 9,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.24x = 22,248.68 × 9,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.24x = 201,320,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,320,862.39/16,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.15

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