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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.64, 22,874.49 and 9,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.64, 22,874.49 and 9,502.74 is: 13,112.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.64 : 22,874.49 = 9,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.64/22,874.49 = 9,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.64x = 22,874.49 × 9,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.64x = 217,370,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,370,331.10/16,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.26

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