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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.89, 23,147.71 and 9,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.89, 23,147.71 and 9,220.06 is: 12,723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.89 : 23,147.71 = 9,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.89/23,147.71 = 9,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.89x = 23,147.71 × 9,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.89x = 213,423,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,423,366.95/16,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.54

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