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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,577.44, 22,876.90 and 9,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,577.44, 22,876.90 and 9,125.44 is: 12,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,577.44 : 22,876.90 = 9,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,577.44/22,876.90 = 9,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,577.44x = 22,876.90 × 9,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,577.44x = 208,761,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,761,698.33/16,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.12

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