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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.40, 23,156.45 and 9,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.40, 23,156.45 and 9,705.27 is: 13,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.40 : 23,156.45 = 9,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.40/23,156.45 = 9,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.40x = 23,156.45 × 9,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.40x = 224,739,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,739,599.49/16,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.58

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