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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.29, 23,151.31 and 9,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.29, 23,151.31 and 9,223.44 is: 12,727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.29 : 23,151.31 = 9,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.29/23,151.31 = 9,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.29x = 23,151.31 × 9,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.29x = 213,534,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,534,718.71/16,777.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.60

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