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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.61, 22,976.96 and 9,575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.61, 22,976.96 and 9,575.31 is: 13,216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.61 : 22,976.96 = 9,575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.61/22,976.96 = 9,575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.61x = 22,976.96 × 9,575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.61x = 220,011,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,011,466.98/16,646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.59

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