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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,367.69, 22,588.07 and 9,294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,367.69, 22,588.07 and 9,294.77 is: 12,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,367.69 : 22,588.07 = 9,294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,367.69/22,588.07 = 9,294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,367.69x = 22,588.07 × 9,294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,367.69x = 209,950,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,950,755.98/16,367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,827.15

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