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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.91, 23,159.22 and 9,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.91, 23,159.22 and 9,709.44 is: 13,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.91 : 23,159.22 = 9,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.91/23,159.22 = 9,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.91x = 23,159.22 × 9,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.91x = 224,863,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,863,057.04/16,778.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.53

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