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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.27, 22,343.12 and 9,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.27, 22,343.12 and 9,476.52 is: 13,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.27 : 22,343.12 = 9,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.27/22,343.12 = 9,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.27x = 22,343.12 × 9,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.27x = 211,735,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,735,023.54/16,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,077.92

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