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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.77, 22,579.85 and 9,288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.77, 22,579.85 and 9,288.23 is: 12,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.77 : 22,579.85 = 9,288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.77/22,579.85 = 9,288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.77x = 22,579.85 × 9,288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.77x = 209,726,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,726,793.72/16,362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,817.32

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