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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.73, 23,147.76 and 9,220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.73, 23,147.76 and 9,220.05 is: 12,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.73 : 23,147.76 = 9,220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.73/23,147.76 = 9,220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.73x = 23,147.76 × 9,220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.73x = 213,423,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,423,504.59/16,773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.68

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