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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.52, 22,371.33 and 9,497.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.52, 22,371.33 and 9,497.83 is: 13,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.52 : 22,371.33 = 9,497.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.52/22,371.33 = 9,497.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.52x = 22,371.33 × 9,497.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.52x = 212,479,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,479,089.21/16,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.29

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