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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.72, 23,147.08 and 9,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.72, 23,147.08 and 9,322.20 is: 12,864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.72 : 23,147.08 = 9,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.72/23,147.08 = 9,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.72x = 23,147.08 × 9,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.72x = 215,781,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,781,709.18/16,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,864.27

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