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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.49, 22,351.37 and 9,480.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.49, 22,351.37 and 9,480.71 is: 13,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.49 : 22,351.37 = 9,480.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.49/22,351.37 = 9,480.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.49x = 22,351.37 × 9,480.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.49x = 211,906,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,906,857.07/16,195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.31

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