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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,505.58, 22,777.34 and 9,334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,505.58, 22,777.34 and 9,334.55 is: 12,881.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505.58 : 22,777.34 = 9,334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505.58/22,777.34 = 9,334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505.58x = 22,777.34 × 9,334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505.58x = 212,616,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,616,153.75/16,505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.47

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