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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.27, 22,881.92 and 9,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.27, 22,881.92 and 9,129.27 is: 12,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.27 : 22,881.92 = 9,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.27/22,881.92 = 9,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.27x = 22,881.92 × 9,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.27x = 208,895,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,895,180.15/16,581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.26

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