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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.38, 23,150.21 and 9,222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.38, 23,150.21 and 9,222.08 is: 12,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.38 : 23,150.21 = 9,222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.38/23,150.21 = 9,222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.38x = 23,150.21 × 9,222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.38x = 213,492,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,492,926.78/16,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.32

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