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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.83, 22,599.12 and 9,206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.83, 22,599.12 and 9,206.76 is: 12,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.83 : 22,599.12 = 9,206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.83/22,599.12 = 9,206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.83x = 22,599.12 × 9,206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.83x = 208,064,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,064,628.02/16,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.05

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