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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.72, 22,335.24 and 9,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.72, 22,335.24 and 9,471.52 is: 13,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.72 : 22,335.24 = 9,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.72/22,335.24 = 9,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.72x = 22,335.24 × 9,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.72x = 211,548,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,548,672.36/16,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.70

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