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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.75, 22,878.72 and 9,126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.75, 22,878.72 and 9,126.75 is: 12,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.75 : 22,878.72 = 9,126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.75/22,878.72 = 9,126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.75x = 22,878.72 × 9,126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.75x = 208,808,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,808,357.76/16,578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.94

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