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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.44, 23,153.05 and 9,224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.44, 23,153.05 and 9,224.58 is: 12,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.44 : 23,153.05 = 9,224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.44/23,153.05 = 9,224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.44x = 23,153.05 × 9,224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.44x = 213,577,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,577,161.97/16,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.26

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