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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,501.08, 22,767.56 and 9,331.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,501.08, 22,767.56 and 9,331.14 is: 12,874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,501.08 : 22,767.56 = 9,331.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,501.08/22,767.56 = 9,331.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,501.08x = 22,767.56 × 9,331.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,501.08x = 212,447,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,447,289.82/16,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,874.75

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