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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.65, 22,873.69 and 9,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.65, 22,873.69 and 9,021.99 is: 12,449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.65 : 22,873.69 = 9,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.65/22,873.69 = 9,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.65x = 22,873.69 × 9,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.65x = 206,366,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,366,202.44/16,575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.96

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