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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.94, 22,879.62 and 9,504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.94, 22,879.62 and 9,504.21 is: 13,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.94 : 22,879.62 = 9,504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.94/22,879.62 = 9,504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.94x = 22,879.62 × 9,504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.94x = 217,452,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,452,713.20/16,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.99

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