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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.97, 23,155.25 and 9,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.97, 23,155.25 and 9,225.63 is: 12,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.97 : 23,155.25 = 9,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.97/23,155.25 = 9,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.97x = 23,155.25 × 9,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.97x = 213,621,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,621,722.93/16,778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.52

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