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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.60, 22,247.70 and 9,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.60, 22,247.70 and 9,047.72 is: 12,485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.60 : 22,247.70 = 9,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.60/22,247.70 = 9,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.60x = 22,247.70 × 9,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.60x = 201,290,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,290,960.24/16,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.02

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