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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.19, 22,322.31 and 9,460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.19, 22,322.31 and 9,460.47 is: 13,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.19 : 22,322.31 = 9,460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.19/22,322.31 = 9,460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.19x = 22,322.31 × 9,460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.19x = 211,179,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,179,544.09/16,173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.38

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