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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.37, 22,364.30 and 9,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.37, 22,364.30 and 9,494.02 is: 13,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.37 : 22,364.30 = 9,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.37/22,364.30 = 9,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.37x = 22,364.30 × 9,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.37x = 212,327,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,327,163.18/16,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.42

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