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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.04, 23,147.34 and 9,219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.04, 23,147.34 and 9,219.62 is: 12,723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.04 : 23,147.34 = 9,219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.04/23,147.34 = 9,219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.04x = 23,147.34 × 9,219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.04x = 213,409,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,409,678.81/16,773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.38

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