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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.25, 23,148.46 and 9,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.25, 23,148.46 and 9,221.06 is: 12,725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.25 : 23,148.46 = 9,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.25/23,148.46 = 9,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.25x = 23,148.46 × 9,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.25x = 213,453,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,453,407.97/16,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.07

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