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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.64, 23,153.13 and 9,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.64, 23,153.13 and 9,224.45 is: 12,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.64 : 23,153.13 = 9,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.64/23,153.13 = 9,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.64x = 23,153.13 × 9,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.64x = 213,574,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,574,890.03/16,777.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.73

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