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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.66, 22,601.16 and 9,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.66, 22,601.16 and 9,304.07 is: 12,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.66 : 22,601.16 = 9,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.66/22,601.16 = 9,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.66x = 22,601.16 × 9,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.66x = 210,282,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,282,661.72/16,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.60

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