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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.93, 22,874.77 and 9,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.93, 22,874.77 and 9,022.25 is: 12,450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.93 : 22,874.77 = 9,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.93/22,874.77 = 9,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.93x = 22,874.77 × 9,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.93x = 206,381,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,381,893.63/16,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.70

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