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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.65, 23,152.33 and 9,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.65, 23,152.33 and 9,223.30 is: 12,728.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.65 : 23,152.33 = 9,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.65/23,152.33 = 9,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.65x = 23,152.33 × 9,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.65x = 213,540,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,540,925.76/16,776.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.46

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