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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.85, 22,462.76 and 9,204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.85, 22,462.76 and 9,204.39 is: 12,701.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.85 : 22,462.76 = 9,204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.85/22,462.76 = 9,204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.85x = 22,462.76 × 9,204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.85x = 206,755,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,755,957.49/16,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.67

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