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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.97, 23,148.35 and 9,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.97, 23,148.35 and 9,220.62 is: 12,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.97 : 23,148.35 = 9,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.97/23,148.35 = 9,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.97x = 23,148.35 × 9,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.97x = 213,442,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,442,138.98/16,773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.60

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