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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.99, 22,352.06 and 9,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.99, 22,352.06 and 9,481.21 is: 13,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.99 : 22,352.06 = 9,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.99/22,352.06 = 9,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.99x = 22,352.06 × 9,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.99x = 211,924,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,924,574.79/16,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.00

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