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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.73, 23,153.31 and 9,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.73, 23,153.31 and 9,224.84 is: 12,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.73 : 23,153.31 = 9,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.73/23,153.31 = 9,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.73x = 23,153.31 × 9,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.73x = 213,585,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,585,464.45/16,777.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.29

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