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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.25, 22,878.03 and 9,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.25, 22,878.03 and 9,126.25 is: 12,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.25 : 22,878.03 = 9,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.25/22,878.03 = 9,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.25x = 22,878.03 × 9,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.25x = 208,790,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,790,621.29/16,578.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.25

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