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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.66, 22,978.58 and 9,577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.66, 22,978.58 and 9,577.08 is: 13,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.66 : 22,978.58 = 9,577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.66/22,978.58 = 9,577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.66x = 22,978.58 × 9,577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.66x = 220,067,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,067,698.95/16,650.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.76

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