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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,781.77, 23,158.85 and 9,228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,781.77, 23,158.85 and 9,228.22 is: 12,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,781.77 : 23,158.85 = 9,228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,781.77/23,158.85 = 9,228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,781.77x = 23,158.85 × 9,228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,781.77x = 213,714,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,714,962.75/16,781.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.95

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