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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.78, 22,252.59 and 9,048.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.78, 22,252.59 and 9,048.78 is: 12,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.78 : 22,252.59 = 9,048.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.78/22,252.59 = 9,048.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.78x = 22,252.59 × 9,048.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.78x = 201,358,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,358,791.34/16,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.09

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