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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.99, 22,973.22 and 9,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.99, 22,973.22 and 9,574.44 is: 13,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.99 : 22,973.22 = 9,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.99/22,973.22 = 9,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.99x = 22,973.22 × 9,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.99x = 219,955,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,955,716.50/16,647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.15

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