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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.21, 23,147.27 and 9,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.21, 23,147.27 and 9,220.24 is: 12,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.21 : 23,147.27 = 9,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.21/23,147.27 = 9,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.21x = 23,147.27 × 9,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.21x = 213,423,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,423,384.74/16,773.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.06

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