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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.67, 22,976.60 and 9,575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.67, 22,976.60 and 9,575.63 is: 13,214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.67 : 22,976.60 = 9,575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.67/22,976.60 = 9,575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.67x = 22,976.60 × 9,575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.67x = 220,015,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,015,257.50/16,649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,214.39

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