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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.30, 23,152.17 and 9,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.30, 23,152.17 and 9,223.62 is: 12,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.30 : 23,152.17 = 9,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.30/23,152.17 = 9,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.30x = 23,152.17 × 9,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.30x = 213,546,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,546,818.26/16,777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.32

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