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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.38, 22,977.36 and 9,573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.38, 22,977.36 and 9,573.30 is: 13,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.38 : 22,977.36 = 9,573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.38/22,977.36 = 9,573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.38x = 22,977.36 × 9,573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.38x = 219,969,160.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,969,160.49/16,648.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.65

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