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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.17, 22,565.12 and 9,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.17, 22,565.12 and 9,277.88 is: 12,804.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.17 : 22,565.12 = 9,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.17/22,565.12 = 9,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.17x = 22,565.12 × 9,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.17x = 209,356,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,356,316.33/16,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.54

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