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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.65, 22,558.77 and 9,177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.65, 22,558.77 and 9,177.03 is: 12,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.65 : 22,558.77 = 9,177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.65/22,558.77 = 9,177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.65x = 22,558.77 × 9,177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.65x = 207,022,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022,509.05/16,347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.75

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