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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.28, 22,776.98 and 9,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.28, 22,776.98 and 9,335.07 is: 12,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.28 : 22,776.98 = 9,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.28/22,776.98 = 9,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.28x = 22,776.98 × 9,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.28x = 212,624,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,624,656.01/16,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.22

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