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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.38, 22,878.17 and 9,126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.38, 22,878.17 and 9,126.38 is: 12,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.38 : 22,878.17 = 9,126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.38/22,878.17 = 9,126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.38x = 22,878.17 × 9,126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.38x = 208,794,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,794,713.10/16,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.40

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