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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.02, 22,701.63 and 9,377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.02, 22,701.63 and 9,377.11 is: 12,939.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.02 : 22,701.63 = 9,377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.02/22,701.63 = 9,377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.02x = 22,701.63 × 9,377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.02x = 212,875,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,875,681.69/16,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.97

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