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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.12, 23,154.96 and 9,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.12, 23,154.96 and 9,327.12 is: 12,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.12 : 23,154.96 = 9,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.12/23,154.96 = 9,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.12x = 23,154.96 × 9,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.12x = 215,969,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,969,090.52/16,779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.30

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