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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,157.59, 16,777.48 and 6,568.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,157.59, 16,777.48 and 6,568.59 is: 9,064.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,157.59 : 16,777.48 = 6,568.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,157.59/16,777.48 = 6,568.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,157.59x = 16,777.48 × 6,568.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,157.59x = 110,204,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,204,446.16/12,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.66

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