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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.59, 22,355.51 and 9,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.59, 22,355.51 and 9,483.38 is: 13,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.59 : 22,355.51 = 9,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.59/22,355.51 = 9,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.59x = 22,355.51 × 9,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.59x = 212,005,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,005,796.42/16,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.34

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