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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.49, 22,354.13 and 9,482.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.49, 22,354.13 and 9,482.71 is: 13,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.49 : 22,354.13 = 9,482.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.49/22,354.13 = 9,482.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.49x = 22,354.13 × 9,482.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.49x = 211,977,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,977,732.09/16,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.07

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