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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.43, 23,152.37 and 9,223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.43, 23,152.37 and 9,223.77 is: 12,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.43 : 23,152.37 = 9,223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.43/23,152.37 = 9,223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.43x = 23,152.37 × 9,223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.43x = 213,552,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,552,176.54/16,777.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.54

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