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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.48, 23,147.66 and 9,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.48, 23,147.66 and 9,220.13 is: 12,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.48 : 23,147.66 = 9,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.48/23,147.66 = 9,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.48x = 23,147.66 × 9,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.48x = 213,424,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,424,272.56/16,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.92

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