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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.31, 22,484.79 and 9,490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.31, 22,484.79 and 9,490.77 is: 13,095.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.31 : 22,484.79 = 9,490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.31/22,484.79 = 9,490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.31x = 22,484.79 × 9,490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.31x = 213,397,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,397,970.39/16,295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.67

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