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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.09, 23,153.72 and 9,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.09, 23,153.72 and 9,224.88 is: 12,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.09 : 23,153.72 = 9,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.09/23,153.72 = 9,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.09x = 23,153.72 × 9,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.09x = 213,590,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,590,242.43/16,778.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.31

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