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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.53, 22,876.17 and 9,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.53, 22,876.17 and 9,023.13 is: 12,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.53 : 22,876.17 = 9,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.53/22,876.17 = 9,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.53x = 22,876.17 × 9,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.53x = 206,414,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,414,621.98/16,576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.22

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