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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.65, 23,150.33 and 9,222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.65, 23,150.33 and 9,222.45 is: 12,726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.65 : 23,150.33 = 9,222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.65/23,150.33 = 9,222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.65x = 23,150.33 × 9,222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.65x = 213,502,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,502,714.80/16,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.94

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