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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.64, 22,879.90 and 9,127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.64, 22,879.90 and 9,127.64 is: 12,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.64 : 22,879.90 = 9,127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.64/22,879.90 = 9,127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.64x = 22,879.90 × 9,127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.64x = 208,839,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,839,490.44/16,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.14

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