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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.02, 22,352.63 and 9,481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.02, 22,352.63 and 9,481.14 is: 13,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.02 : 22,352.63 = 9,481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.02/22,352.63 = 9,481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.02x = 22,352.63 × 9,481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.02x = 211,928,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,928,366.99/16,194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.83

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