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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.41, 23,147.85 and 9,220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.41, 23,147.85 and 9,220.01 is: 12,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.41 : 23,147.85 = 9,220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.41/23,147.85 = 9,220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.41x = 23,147.85 × 9,220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.41x = 213,423,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,423,292.74/16,773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.91

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