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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.36, 22,873.86 and 9,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.36, 22,873.86 and 9,021.60 is: 12,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.36 : 22,873.86 = 9,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.36/22,873.86 = 9,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.36x = 22,873.86 × 9,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.36x = 206,358,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,358,815.38/16,575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.73

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