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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.80, 22,250.45 and 9,049.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.80, 22,250.45 and 9,049.22 is: 12,488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.80 : 22,250.45 = 9,049.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.80/22,250.45 = 9,049.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.80x = 22,250.45 × 9,049.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.80x = 201,349,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,349,161.06/16,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.48

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