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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.21, 23,146.56 and 9,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.21, 23,146.56 and 9,219.56 is: 12,722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.21 : 23,146.56 = 9,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.21/23,146.56 = 9,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.21x = 23,146.56 × 9,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.21x = 213,400,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,400,982.98/16,773.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.73

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