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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.65, 22,876.45 and 9,023.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.65, 22,876.45 and 9,023.99 is: 12,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.65 : 22,876.45 = 9,023.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.65/22,876.45 = 9,023.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.65x = 22,876.45 × 9,023.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.65x = 206,436,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,436,856.04/16,577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.72

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