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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.84, 23,147.42 and 9,220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.84, 23,147.42 and 9,220.17 is: 12,723.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.84 : 23,147.42 = 9,220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.84/23,147.42 = 9,220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.84x = 23,147.42 × 9,220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.84x = 213,423,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,423,101.36/16,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.57

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