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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.87, 23,151.44 and 9,222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.87, 23,151.44 and 9,222.95 is: 12,726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.87 : 23,151.44 = 9,222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.87/23,151.44 = 9,222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.87x = 23,151.44 × 9,222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.87x = 213,524,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,524,654.48/16,777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.57

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