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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.80, 23,152.01 and 9,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.80, 23,152.01 and 9,223.94 is: 12,728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.80 : 23,152.01 = 9,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.80/23,152.01 = 9,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.80x = 23,152.01 × 9,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.80x = 213,552,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,552,589.24/16,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,728.28

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