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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.44, 23,147.33 and 9,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.44, 23,147.33 and 9,220.56 is: 12,723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.44 : 23,147.33 = 9,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.44/23,147.33 = 9,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.44x = 23,147.33 × 9,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.44x = 213,431,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,431,299.00/16,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,723.60

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