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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,447.39, 22,697.64 and 9,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,447.39, 22,697.64 and 9,277.64 is: 12,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,447.39 : 22,697.64 = 9,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,447.39/22,697.64 = 9,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,447.39x = 22,697.64 × 9,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,447.39x = 210,580,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,580,554.72/16,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.28

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