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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.54, 22,344.48 and 9,481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.54, 22,344.48 and 9,481.14 is: 13,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.54 : 22,344.48 = 9,481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.54/22,344.48 = 9,481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.54x = 22,344.48 × 9,481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.54x = 211,851,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,851,143.11/16,191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.06

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