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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.48, 22,868.58 and 9,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.48, 22,868.58 and 9,404.64 is: 12,975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.48 : 22,868.58 = 9,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.48/22,868.58 = 9,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.48x = 22,868.58 × 9,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.48x = 215,070,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,070,762.21/16,575.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,975.24

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