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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.38, 22,246.71 and 9,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.38, 22,246.71 and 9,048.38 is: 12,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.38 : 22,246.71 = 9,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.38/22,246.71 = 9,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.38x = 22,246.71 × 9,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.38x = 201,296,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,296,685.83/16,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.54

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