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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.28, 22,876.92 and 9,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.28, 22,876.92 and 9,023.76 is: 12,452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.28 : 22,876.92 = 9,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.28/22,876.92 = 9,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.28x = 22,876.92 × 9,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.28x = 206,435,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,435,835.62/16,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.94

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