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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.24, 23,147.09 and 9,219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.24, 23,147.09 and 9,219.51 is: 12,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.24 : 23,147.09 = 9,219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.24/23,147.09 = 9,219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.24x = 23,147.09 × 9,219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.24x = 213,404,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,404,816.20/16,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.93

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