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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.17, 22,975.91 and 9,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.17, 22,975.91 and 9,575.13 is: 13,213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.17 : 22,975.91 = 9,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.17/22,975.91 = 9,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.17x = 22,975.91 × 9,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.17x = 219,997,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,997,325.12/16,649.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.71

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