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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,190.41, 22,342.85 and 9,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,190.41, 22,342.85 and 9,474.73 is: 13,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190.41 : 22,342.85 = 9,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190.41/22,342.85 = 9,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190.41x = 22,342.85 × 9,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190.41x = 211,692,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,692,471.18/16,190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.18

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