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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.49, 22,601.01 and 9,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.49, 22,601.01 and 9,304.30 is: 12,839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.49 : 22,601.01 = 9,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.49/22,601.01 = 9,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.49x = 22,601.01 × 9,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.49x = 210,286,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,286,580.66/16,377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.98

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