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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.63, 22,879.89 and 9,127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.63, 22,879.89 and 9,127.63 is: 12,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.63 : 22,879.89 = 9,127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.63/22,879.89 = 9,127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.63x = 22,879.89 × 9,127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.63x = 208,839,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,839,055.96/16,579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.13

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