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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.20, 22,600.43 and 9,303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.20, 22,600.43 and 9,303.63 is: 12,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.20 : 22,600.43 = 9,303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.20/22,600.43 = 9,303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.20x = 22,600.43 × 9,303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.20x = 210,265,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,265,942.18/16,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.94

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