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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.02, 22,878.81 and 9,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.02, 22,878.81 and 9,127.02 is: 12,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.02 : 22,878.81 = 9,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.02/22,878.81 = 9,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.02x = 22,878.81 × 9,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.02x = 208,815,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,815,356.45/16,579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.16

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