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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.08, 22,481.94 and 9,577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.08, 22,481.94 and 9,577.99 is: 13,216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.08 : 22,481.94 = 9,577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.08/22,481.94 = 9,577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.08x = 22,481.94 × 9,577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.08x = 215,331,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,331,796.50/16,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.96

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