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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,779.49, 23,155.81 and 9,225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,779.49, 23,155.81 and 9,225.56 is: 12,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,779.49 : 23,155.81 = 9,225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,779.49/23,155.81 = 9,225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,779.49x = 23,155.81 × 9,225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,779.49x = 213,625,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,625,349.33/16,779.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.34

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