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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.38, 22,601.13 and 9,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.38, 22,601.13 and 9,207.44 is: 12,706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.38 : 22,601.13 = 9,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.38/22,601.13 = 9,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.38x = 22,601.13 × 9,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.38x = 208,098,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,098,548.41/16,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.46

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