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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.09, 22,776.72 and 9,334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.09, 22,776.72 and 9,334.89 is: 12,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.09 : 22,776.72 = 9,334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.09/22,776.72 = 9,334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.09x = 22,776.72 × 9,334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.09x = 212,618,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,618,175.76/16,505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.98

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