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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.27, 22,341.74 and 9,475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.27, 22,341.74 and 9,475.52 is: 13,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.27 : 22,341.74 = 9,475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.27/22,341.74 = 9,475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.27x = 22,341.74 × 9,475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.27x = 211,699,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,699,612.66/16,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.54

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