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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.94, 23,149.38 and 9,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.94, 23,149.38 and 9,222.06 is: 12,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.94 : 23,149.38 = 9,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.94/23,149.38 = 9,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.94x = 23,149.38 × 9,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.94x = 213,484,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,484,971.32/16,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.66

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