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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,576.62, 22,875.74 and 9,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,576.62, 22,875.74 and 9,124.62 is: 12,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,576.62 : 22,875.74 = 9,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,576.62/22,875.74 = 9,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,576.62x = 22,875.74 × 9,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,576.62x = 208,732,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,732,434.72/16,576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.98

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