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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.54, 23,150.52 and 9,222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.54, 23,150.52 and 9,222.18 is: 12,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.54 : 23,150.52 = 9,222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.54/23,150.52 = 9,222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.54x = 23,150.52 × 9,222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.54x = 213,498,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,498,262.53/16,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.76

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