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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.77, 22,560.53 and 9,275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.77, 22,560.53 and 9,275.04 is: 12,799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.77 : 22,560.53 = 9,275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.77/22,560.53 = 9,275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.77x = 22,560.53 × 9,275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.77x = 209,249,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,249,771.80/16,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.11

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