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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.59, 22,354.13 and 9,482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.59, 22,354.13 and 9,482.38 is: 13,088.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.59 : 22,354.13 = 9,482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.59/22,354.13 = 9,482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.59x = 22,354.13 × 9,482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.59x = 211,970,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,970,355.23/16,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.96

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