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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.08, 22,779.41 and 9,336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.08, 22,779.41 and 9,336.05 is: 12,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.08 : 22,779.41 = 9,336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.08/22,779.41 = 9,336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.08x = 22,779.41 × 9,336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.08x = 212,669,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,669,550.15/16,507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.54

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