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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.26, 22,876.66 and 9,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.26, 22,876.66 and 9,125.26 is: 12,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.26 : 22,876.66 = 9,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.26/22,876.66 = 9,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.26x = 22,876.66 × 9,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.26x = 208,755,470.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,755,470.43/16,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.88

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