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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.01, 22,979.06 and 9,577.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.01, 22,979.06 and 9,577.43 is: 13,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.01 : 22,979.06 = 9,577.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.01/22,979.06 = 9,577.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.01x = 22,979.06 × 9,577.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.01x = 220,080,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,080,338.62/16,651.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.24

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