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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.04, 23,148.72 and 9,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.04, 23,148.72 and 9,220.62 is: 12,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.04 : 23,148.72 = 9,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.04/23,148.72 = 9,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.04x = 23,148.72 × 9,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.04x = 213,445,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,445,550.61/16,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.76

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