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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,361.07, 22,577.99 and 9,287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,361.07, 22,577.99 and 9,287.34 is: 12,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,361.07 : 22,577.99 = 9,287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,361.07/22,577.99 = 9,287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,361.07x = 22,577.99 × 9,287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,361.07x = 209,689,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,689,423.21/16,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,816.36

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