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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.96, 23,009.22 and 9,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.96, 23,009.22 and 9,220.52 is: 12,723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.96 : 23,009.22 = 9,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.96/23,009.22 = 9,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.96x = 23,009.22 × 9,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.96x = 212,156,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,156,973.19/16,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.85

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