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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.73, 22,876.36 and 9,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.73, 22,876.36 and 9,023.55 is: 12,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.73 : 22,876.36 = 9,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.73/22,876.36 = 9,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.73x = 22,876.36 × 9,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.73x = 206,425,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,425,863.90/16,576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.75

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