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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.16, 22,354.91 and 9,482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.16, 22,354.91 and 9,482.94 is: 13,089.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.16 : 22,354.91 = 9,482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.16/22,354.91 = 9,482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.16x = 22,354.91 × 9,482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.16x = 211,990,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,990,270.24/16,195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.73

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