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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450.14, 22,701.39 and 9,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,450.14, 22,701.39 and 9,377.22 is: 12,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,450.14 : 22,701.39 = 9,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,450.14/22,701.39 = 9,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,450.14x = 22,701.39 × 9,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,450.14x = 212,875,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,875,928.34/16,450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.68

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