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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.91, 22,880.27 and 9,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.91, 22,880.27 and 9,127.91 is: 12,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.91 : 22,880.27 = 9,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.91/22,880.27 = 9,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.91x = 22,880.27 × 9,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.91x = 208,848,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,848,930.93/16,579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.51

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