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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.93, 22,874.91 and 9,502.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.93, 22,874.91 and 9,502.83 is: 13,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.93 : 22,874.91 = 9,502.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.93/22,874.91 = 9,502.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.93x = 22,874.91 × 9,502.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.93x = 217,376,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,376,381.00/16,575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.98

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