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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.77, 23,157.48 and 9,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.77, 23,157.48 and 9,227.23 is: 12,733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.77 : 23,157.48 = 9,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.77/23,157.48 = 9,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.77x = 23,157.48 × 9,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.77x = 213,679,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,679,232.26/16,780.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.58

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