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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.26, 23,153.04 and 9,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.26, 23,153.04 and 9,223.79 is: 12,729.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.26 : 23,153.04 = 9,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.26/23,153.04 = 9,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.26x = 23,153.04 × 9,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.26x = 213,558,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,558,663.06/16,777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.05

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