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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.96, 22,877.96 and 9,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.96, 22,877.96 and 9,408.35 is: 12,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.96 : 22,877.96 = 9,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.96/22,877.96 = 9,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.96x = 22,877.96 × 9,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.96x = 215,243,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,243,935.68/16,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.74

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