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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.21, 22,563.89 and 9,277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.21, 22,563.89 and 9,277.48 is: 12,802.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.21 : 22,563.89 = 9,277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.21/22,563.89 = 9,277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.21x = 22,563.89 × 9,277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.21x = 209,335,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,335,935.40/16,351.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.48

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