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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.30, 23,147.51 and 9,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.30, 23,147.51 and 9,220.32 is: 12,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.30 : 23,147.51 = 9,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.30/23,147.51 = 9,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.30x = 23,147.51 × 9,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.30x = 213,427,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,427,403.30/16,773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.23

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