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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.97, 23,148.63 and 9,220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.97, 23,148.63 and 9,220.57 is: 12,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.97 : 23,148.63 = 9,220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.97/23,148.63 = 9,220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.97x = 23,148.63 × 9,220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.97x = 213,443,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,443,563.32/16,773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.69

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