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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.07, 22,601.28 and 9,304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.07, 22,601.28 and 9,304.96 is: 12,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.07 : 22,601.28 = 9,304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.07/22,601.28 = 9,304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.07x = 22,601.28 × 9,304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.07x = 210,304,006.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,304,006.35/16,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.37

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