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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.41, 22,341.47 and 9,473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.41, 22,341.47 and 9,473.73 is: 13,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.41 : 22,341.47 = 9,473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.41/22,341.47 = 9,473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.41x = 22,341.47 × 9,473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.41x = 211,657,054.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,657,054.58/16,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.80

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