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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.13, 22,876.43 and 9,125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.13, 22,876.43 and 9,125.13 is: 12,592.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.13 : 22,876.43 = 9,125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.13/22,876.43 = 9,125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.13x = 22,876.43 × 9,125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.13x = 208,750,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,750,397.69/16,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.67

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