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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.93, 23,157.19 and 9,227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.93, 23,157.19 and 9,227.27 is: 12,733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.93 : 23,157.19 = 9,227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.93/23,157.19 = 9,227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.93x = 23,157.19 × 9,227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.93x = 213,677,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,677,644.57/16,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.36

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