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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.94, 23,150.78 and 9,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.94, 23,150.78 and 9,223.06 is: 12,727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.94 : 23,150.78 = 9,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.94/23,150.78 = 9,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.94x = 23,150.78 × 9,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.94x = 213,521,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,521,032.99/16,776.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.05

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