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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.23, 22,461.52 and 9,105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.23, 22,461.52 and 9,105.92 is: 12,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.23 : 22,461.52 = 9,105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.23/22,461.52 = 9,105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.23x = 22,461.52 × 9,105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.23x = 204,532,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,532,804.20/16,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.58

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