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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.33, 22,357.44 and 9,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.33, 22,357.44 and 9,487.04 is: 13,093.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.33 : 22,357.44 = 9,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.33/22,357.44 = 9,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.33x = 22,357.44 × 9,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.33x = 212,105,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,105,815.79/16,199.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.50

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