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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.57, 22,598.33 and 9,301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.57, 22,598.33 and 9,301.41 is: 12,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.57 : 22,598.33 = 9,301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.57/22,598.33 = 9,301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.57x = 22,598.33 × 9,301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.57x = 210,196,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,196,286.14/16,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,834.40

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