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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.04, 22,558.77 and 9,972.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.04, 22,558.77 and 9,972.29 is: 13,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.04 : 22,558.77 = 9,972.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.04/22,558.77 = 9,972.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.04x = 22,558.77 × 9,972.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.04x = 224,962,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,962,652.88/16,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.68

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