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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.59, 23,152.64 and 9,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.59, 23,152.64 and 9,223.61 is: 12,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.59 : 23,152.64 = 9,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.59/23,152.64 = 9,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.59x = 23,152.64 × 9,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.59x = 213,550,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,550,759.95/16,776.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.10

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