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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.99, 23,155.03 and 9,225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.99, 23,155.03 and 9,225.45 is: 12,731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.99 : 23,155.03 = 9,225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.99/23,155.03 = 9,225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.99x = 23,155.03 × 9,225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.99x = 213,615,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,615,571.51/16,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.13

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