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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,770.54, 23,143.96 and 9,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,770.54, 23,143.96 and 9,217.72 is: 12,720.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,770.54 : 23,143.96 = 9,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,770.54/23,143.96 = 9,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,770.54x = 23,143.96 × 9,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,770.54x = 213,334,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,334,542.97/16,770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,720.79

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