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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.69, 22,248.90 and 9,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.69, 22,248.90 and 9,408.60 is: 12,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.69 : 22,248.90 = 9,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.69/22,248.90 = 9,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.69x = 22,248.90 × 9,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.69x = 209,331,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,331,000.54/16,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.63

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