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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.02, 23,007.33 and 9,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.02, 23,007.33 and 9,220.02 is: 12,723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.02 : 23,007.33 = 9,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.02/23,007.33 = 9,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.02x = 23,007.33 × 9,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.02x = 212,128,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,128,042.75/16,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.60

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