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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.63, 22,872.38 and 9,020.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.63, 22,872.38 and 9,020.77 is: 12,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.63 : 22,872.38 = 9,020.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.63/22,872.38 = 9,020.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.63x = 22,872.38 × 9,020.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.63x = 206,326,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,326,377.05/16,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.33

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