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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.52, 22,342.29 and 9,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.52, 22,342.29 and 9,476.86 is: 13,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.52 : 22,342.29 = 9,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.52/22,342.29 = 9,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.52x = 22,342.29 × 9,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.52x = 211,734,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,734,754.41/16,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.08

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