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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,191.63, 22,346.01 and 9,476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,191.63, 22,346.01 and 9,476.87 is: 13,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,191.63 : 22,346.01 = 9,476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,191.63/22,346.01 = 9,476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,191.63x = 22,346.01 × 9,476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,191.63x = 211,770,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,770,120.06/16,191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.99

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