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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.46, 22,879.58 and 9,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.46, 22,879.58 and 9,026.22 is: 12,456.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.46 : 22,879.58 = 9,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.46/22,879.58 = 9,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.46x = 22,879.58 × 9,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.46x = 206,516,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,516,122.59/16,579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.14

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