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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679, 23,017.74 and 9,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679, 23,017.74 and 9,227 is: 12,733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679 : 23,017.74 = 9,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679/23,017.74 = 9,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679x = 23,017.74 × 9,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679x = 212,384,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,384,686.98/16,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.66

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