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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575, 22,874.58 and 9,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575, 22,874.58 and 9,123 is: 12,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575 : 22,874.58 = 9,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575/22,874.58 = 9,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575x = 22,874.58 × 9,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575x = 208,684,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,684,793.34/16,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.33

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