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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,187.58, 22,338.84 and 9,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,187.58, 22,338.84 and 9,474.48 is: 13,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,187.58 : 22,338.84 = 9,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,187.58/22,338.84 = 9,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,187.58x = 22,338.84 × 9,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,187.58x = 211,648,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,648,892.80/16,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.77

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