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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.08, 22,563.81 and 9,277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.08, 22,563.81 and 9,277.89 is: 12,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.08 : 22,563.81 = 9,277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.08/22,563.81 = 9,277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.08x = 22,563.81 × 9,277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.08x = 209,344,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,344,547.16/16,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.10

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