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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.27, 23,158.35 and 9,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.27, 23,158.35 and 9,228.45 is: 12,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.27 : 23,158.35 = 9,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.27/23,158.35 = 9,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.27x = 23,158.35 × 9,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.27x = 213,715,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,715,675.06/16,782.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.61

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