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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578.78, 22,878.44 and 9,504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578.78, 22,878.44 and 9,504.78 is: 13,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578.78 : 22,878.44 = 9,504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578.78/22,878.44 = 9,504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578.78x = 22,878.44 × 9,504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578.78x = 217,454,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,454,538.94/16,578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.44

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