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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.74, 22,302.20 and 9,447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.74, 22,302.20 and 9,447.63 is: 13,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.74 : 22,302.20 = 9,447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.74/22,302.20 = 9,447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.74x = 22,302.20 × 9,447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.74x = 210,702,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,702,886.55/16,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.75

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