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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.49, 22,349.99 and 9,479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.49, 22,349.99 and 9,479.71 is: 13,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.49 : 22,349.99 = 9,479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.49/22,349.99 = 9,479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.49x = 22,349.99 × 9,479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.49x = 211,871,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,871,423.70/16,194.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.93

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