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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,196.13, 22,350.45 and 9,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,196.13, 22,350.45 and 9,485.24 is: 13,089.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,196.13 : 22,350.45 = 9,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,196.13/22,350.45 = 9,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,196.13x = 22,350.45 × 9,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,196.13x = 211,999,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,999,438.23/16,196.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.51

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