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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.49, 23,156.87 and 9,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.49, 23,156.87 and 9,226.76 is: 12,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.49 : 23,156.87 = 9,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.49/23,156.87 = 9,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.49x = 23,156.87 × 9,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.49x = 213,662,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,662,777.82/16,780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.81

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