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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.97, 22,563.67 and 9,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.97, 22,563.67 and 9,277.24 is: 12,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.97 : 22,563.67 = 9,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.97/22,563.67 = 9,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.97x = 22,563.67 × 9,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.97x = 209,328,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,328,422.67/16,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.21

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