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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.34, 22,360.68 and 9,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.34, 22,360.68 and 9,487.13 is: 13,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.34 : 22,360.68 = 9,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.34/22,360.68 = 9,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.34x = 22,360.68 × 9,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.34x = 212,138,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,138,566.25/16,199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.51

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