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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.67, 22,347.50 and 9,477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.67, 22,347.50 and 9,477.91 is: 13,080.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.67 : 22,347.50 = 9,477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.67/22,347.50 = 9,477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.67x = 22,347.50 × 9,477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.67x = 211,807,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,807,593.73/16,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,080.46

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