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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.64, 22,703.26 and 9,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.64, 22,703.26 and 9,377.08 is: 12,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.64 : 22,703.26 = 9,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.64/22,703.26 = 9,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.64x = 22,703.26 × 9,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.64x = 212,890,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,890,285.28/16,455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.22

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