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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.87, 22,144.25 and 8,973.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.87, 22,144.25 and 8,973.95 is: 12,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.87 : 22,144.25 = 8,973.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.87/22,144.25 = 8,973.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.87x = 22,144.25 × 8,973.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.87x = 198,721,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,721,304.00/16,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.81

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