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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,352.24, 22,566.18 and 9,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,352.24, 22,566.18 and 9,277.28 is: 12,802.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,352.24 : 22,566.18 = 9,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,352.24/22,566.18 = 9,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,352.24x = 22,566.18 × 9,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,352.24x = 209,352,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,352,770.39/16,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.70

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