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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.63, 22,874.36 and 9,123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.63, 22,874.36 and 9,123.63 is: 12,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.63 : 22,874.36 = 9,123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.63/22,874.36 = 9,123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.63x = 22,874.36 × 9,123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.63x = 208,697,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,697,197.13/16,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.60

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