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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.47, 22,980.11 and 9,577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.47, 22,980.11 and 9,577.74 is: 13,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.47 : 22,980.11 = 9,577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.47/22,980.11 = 9,577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.47x = 22,980.11 × 9,577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.47x = 220,097,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,097,518.75/16,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.90

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