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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.93, 23,154.44 and 9,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.93, 23,154.44 and 9,225.27 is: 12,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.93 : 23,154.44 = 9,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.93/23,154.44 = 9,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.93x = 23,154.44 × 9,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.93x = 213,605,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,605,914.57/16,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.61

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