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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,730.22, 23,087.94 and 9,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,730.22, 23,087.94 and 9,177.27 is: 12,664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730.22 : 23,087.94 = 9,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730.22/23,087.94 = 9,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730.22x = 23,087.94 × 9,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730.22x = 211,884,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,884,259.12/16,730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.76

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