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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.45, 22,605.08 and 9,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.45, 22,605.08 and 9,306.15 is: 12,844.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.45 : 22,605.08 = 9,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.45/22,605.08 = 9,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.45x = 22,605.08 × 9,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.45x = 210,366,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,366,218.71/16,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.87

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