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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.42, 22,248.92 and 9,048.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.42, 22,248.92 and 9,048.83 is: 12,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.42 : 22,248.92 = 9,048.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.42/22,248.92 = 9,048.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.42x = 22,248.92 × 9,048.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.42x = 201,326,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,326,538.27/16,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.36

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