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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.10, 22,555.11 and 9,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.10, 22,555.11 and 9,277.42 is: 12,800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.10 : 22,555.11 = 9,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.10/22,555.11 = 9,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.10x = 22,555.11 × 9,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.10x = 209,253,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,253,228.62/16,347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.63

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