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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.39, 22,599.14 and 9,303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.39, 22,599.14 and 9,303.39 is: 12,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.39 : 22,599.14 = 9,303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.39/22,599.14 = 9,303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.39x = 22,599.14 × 9,303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.39x = 210,248,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,248,566.57/16,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.73

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