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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,774.98, 23,150.02 and 9,221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,774.98, 23,150.02 and 9,221.56 is: 12,726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,774.98 : 23,150.02 = 9,221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,774.98/23,150.02 = 9,221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,774.98x = 23,150.02 × 9,221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,774.98x = 213,479,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,479,298.43/16,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.05

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