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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,772.97, 23,146.97 and 9,219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,772.97, 23,146.97 and 9,219.62 is: 12,723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772.97 : 23,146.97 = 9,219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772.97/23,146.97 = 9,219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772.97x = 23,146.97 × 9,219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772.97x = 213,406,279.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,406,279.32/16,772.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.22

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