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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.04, 23,153.98 and 9,224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.04, 23,153.98 and 9,224.68 is: 12,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.04 : 23,153.98 = 9,224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.04/23,153.98 = 9,224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.04x = 23,153.98 × 9,224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.04x = 213,588,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,588,056.23/16,778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.21

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