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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,776.96, 23,152.73 and 9,223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,776.96, 23,152.73 and 9,223.87 is: 12,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776.96 : 23,152.73 = 9,223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776.96/23,152.73 = 9,223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776.96x = 23,152.73 × 9,223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776.96x = 213,557,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,557,771.67/16,776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.23

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