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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.33, 22,339.88 and 9,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.33, 22,339.88 and 9,475.23 is: 13,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.33 : 22,339.88 = 9,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.33/22,339.88 = 9,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.33x = 22,339.88 × 9,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.33x = 211,675,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,675,453.80/16,188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.81

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