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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.04, 22,561.49 and 9,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.04, 22,561.49 and 9,975.02 is: 13,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.04 : 22,561.49 = 9,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.04/22,561.49 = 9,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.04x = 22,561.49 × 9,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.04x = 225,051,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,051,226.11/16,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.10

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