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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.38, 22,331.69 and 9,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.38, 22,331.69 and 9,469.30 is: 13,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.38 : 22,331.69 = 9,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.38/22,331.69 = 9,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.38x = 22,331.69 × 9,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.38x = 211,465,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,465,404.45/16,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.63

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