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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.96, 23,151.35 and 9,222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.96, 23,151.35 and 9,222.87 is: 12,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.96 : 23,151.35 = 9,222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.96/23,151.35 = 9,222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.96x = 23,151.35 × 9,222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.96x = 213,521,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,521,845.26/16,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.85

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