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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.69, 23,154.75 and 9,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.69, 23,154.75 and 9,225.07 is: 12,730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.69 : 23,154.75 = 9,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.69/23,154.75 = 9,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.69x = 23,154.75 × 9,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.69x = 213,604,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,604,287.89/16,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.69

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