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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.66, 22,876.39 and 9,502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.66, 22,876.39 and 9,502.07 is: 13,113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.66 : 22,876.39 = 9,502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.66/22,876.39 = 9,502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.66x = 22,876.39 × 9,502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.66x = 217,372,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,372,956.62/16,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.99

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