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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.77, 22,319.24 and 9,461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.77, 22,319.24 and 9,461.25 is: 13,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.77 : 22,319.24 = 9,461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.77/22,319.24 = 9,461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.77x = 22,319.24 × 9,461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.77x = 211,167,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,167,750.55/16,177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.96

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