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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.44, 22,146.15 and 8,973.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.44, 22,146.15 and 8,973.25 is: 12,384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.44 : 22,146.15 = 8,973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.44/22,146.15 = 8,973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.44x = 22,146.15 × 8,973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.44x = 198,722,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,722,940.49/16,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.24

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