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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.30, 23,148.04 and 9,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.30, 23,148.04 and 9,220.62 is: 12,724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.30 : 23,148.04 = 9,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.30/23,148.04 = 9,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.30x = 23,148.04 × 9,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.30x = 213,439,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,439,234.48/16,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.19

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