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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.15, 22,876.22 and 9,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.15, 22,876.22 and 9,125.15 is: 12,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.15 : 22,876.22 = 9,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.15/22,876.22 = 9,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.15x = 22,876.22 × 9,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.15x = 208,748,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,748,847.36/16,577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.57

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