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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.34, 22,352.41 and 9,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.34, 22,352.41 and 9,481.13 is: 13,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.34 : 22,352.41 = 9,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.34/22,352.41 = 9,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.34x = 22,352.41 × 9,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.34x = 211,925,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,925,972.74/16,193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.23

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