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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.04, 22,779.38 and 9,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.04, 22,779.38 and 9,336.82 is: 12,884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.04 : 22,779.38 = 9,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.04/22,779.38 = 9,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.04x = 22,779.38 × 9,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.04x = 212,686,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,686,970.77/16,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.62

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