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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.46, 22,480.87 and 9,577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.46, 22,480.87 and 9,577.37 is: 13,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.46 : 22,480.87 = 9,577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.46/22,480.87 = 9,577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.46x = 22,480.87 × 9,577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.46x = 215,307,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,307,609.91/16,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,215.98

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