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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.59, 22,361.03 and 9,487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.59, 22,361.03 and 9,487.38 is: 13,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.59 : 22,361.03 = 9,487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.59/22,361.03 = 9,487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.59x = 22,361.03 × 9,487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.59x = 212,147,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,147,588.80/16,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.86

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