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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.41, 22,340.09 and 9,472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.41, 22,340.09 and 9,472.73 is: 13,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.41 : 22,340.09 = 9,472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.41/22,340.09 = 9,472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.41x = 22,340.09 × 9,472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.41x = 211,621,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,621,617.95/16,188.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.41

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