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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,377.84, 22,601.46 and 9,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,377.84, 22,601.46 and 9,110.04 is: 12,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,377.84 : 22,601.46 = 9,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,377.84/22,601.46 = 9,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,377.84x = 22,601.46 × 9,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,377.84x = 205,900,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,900,204.66/16,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.88

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