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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.23, 22,145.19 and 8,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.23, 22,145.19 and 8,973.68 is: 12,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.23 : 22,145.19 = 8,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.23/22,145.19 = 8,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.23x = 22,145.19 × 8,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.23x = 198,723,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,723,848.60/16,047.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.69

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