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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.72, 22,877.28 and 9,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.72, 22,877.28 and 9,126.72 is: 12,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.72 : 22,877.28 = 9,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.72/22,877.28 = 9,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.72x = 22,877.28 × 9,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.72x = 208,794,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,794,528.92/16,578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.13

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