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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.19, 22,873.77 and 9,123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.19, 22,873.77 and 9,123.19 is: 12,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.19 : 22,873.77 = 9,123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.19/22,873.77 = 9,123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.19x = 22,873.77 × 9,123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.19x = 208,681,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,681,749.73/16,575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.01

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