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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.15, 22,462.52 and 9,203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.15, 22,462.52 and 9,203.63 is: 12,701.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.15 : 22,462.52 = 9,203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.15/22,462.52 = 9,203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.15x = 22,462.52 × 9,203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.15x = 206,736,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,736,564.62/16,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.03

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