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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.03, 22,558.58 and 9,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.03, 22,558.58 and 9,177.12 is: 12,664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.03 : 22,558.58 = 9,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.03/22,558.58 = 9,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.03x = 22,558.58 × 9,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.03x = 207,022,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022,749.80/16,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.24

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