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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.91, 22,559.79 and 9,177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.91, 22,559.79 and 9,177.99 is: 12,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.91 : 22,559.79 = 9,177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.91/22,559.79 = 9,177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.91x = 22,559.79 × 9,177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.91x = 207,053,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,053,527.02/16,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.44

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