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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,783.23, 23,160.69 and 9,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,783.23, 23,160.69 and 9,229.44 is: 12,736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,783.23 : 23,160.69 = 9,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,783.23/23,160.69 = 9,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,783.23x = 23,160.69 × 9,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,783.23x = 213,760,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,760,198.71/16,783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,736.54

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