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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.48, 22,560.48 and 9,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.48, 22,560.48 and 9,177.16 is: 12,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.48 : 22,560.48 = 9,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.48/22,560.48 = 9,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.48x = 22,560.48 × 9,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.48x = 207,041,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,041,134.64/16,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.79

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