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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.05, 22,771.14 and 9,330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.05, 22,771.14 and 9,330.87 is: 12,876.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.05 : 22,771.14 = 9,330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.05/22,771.14 = 9,330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.05x = 22,771.14 × 9,330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.05x = 212,474,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,474,547.09/16,501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.43

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