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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,777.93, 23,152.96 and 9,224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,777.93, 23,152.96 and 9,224.21 is: 12,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,777.93 : 23,152.96 = 9,224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,777.93/23,152.96 = 9,224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,777.93x = 23,152.96 × 9,224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,777.93x = 213,567,603.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,567,603.28/16,777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.08

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