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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.58, 22,563.12 and 9,277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.58, 22,563.12 and 9,277.39 is: 12,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.58 : 22,563.12 = 9,277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.58/22,563.12 = 9,277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.58x = 22,563.12 × 9,277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.58x = 209,326,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,326,863.86/16,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.41

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