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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,186.47, 22,339.04 and 9,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,186.47, 22,339.04 and 9,474.27 is: 13,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,186.47 : 22,339.04 = 9,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,186.47/22,339.04 = 9,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,186.47x = 22,339.04 × 9,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,186.47x = 211,646,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,646,049.13/16,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.49

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