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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.70, 22,979.43 and 9,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.70, 22,979.43 and 9,577.76 is: 13,216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.70 : 22,979.43 = 9,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.70/22,979.43 = 9,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.70x = 22,979.43 × 9,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.70x = 220,091,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,091,350.58/16,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.56

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