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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.03, 22,600.62 and 9,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.03, 22,600.62 and 9,303.48 is: 12,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.03 : 22,600.62 = 9,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.03/22,600.62 = 9,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.03x = 22,600.62 × 9,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.03x = 210,264,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,264,416.16/16,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.98

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