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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.33, 22,696.45 and 9,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.33, 22,696.45 and 9,277.03 is: 12,801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.33 : 22,696.45 = 9,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.33/22,696.45 = 9,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.33x = 22,696.45 × 9,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.33x = 210,555,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,555,647.54/16,447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.81

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