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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.72, 22,358.48 and 9,487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.72, 22,358.48 and 9,487.48 is: 13,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.72 : 22,358.48 = 9,487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.72/22,358.48 = 9,487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.72x = 22,358.48 × 9,487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.72x = 212,125,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,125,631.83/16,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.98

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