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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.25, 23,018.09 and 9,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.25, 23,018.09 and 9,227.25 is: 12,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.25 : 23,018.09 = 9,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.25/23,018.09 = 9,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.25x = 23,018.09 × 9,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.25x = 212,393,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,393,624.82/16,679.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.00

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