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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.02, 23,152.74 and 9,223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.02, 23,152.74 and 9,223.67 is: 12,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.02 : 23,152.74 = 9,223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.02/23,152.74 = 9,223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.02x = 23,152.74 × 9,223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.02x = 213,553,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,553,126.41/16,777.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.91

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