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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.13, 22,390.70 and 8,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.13, 22,390.70 and 8,773.13 is: 12,106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.13 : 22,390.70 = 8,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.13/22,390.70 = 8,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.13x = 22,390.70 × 8,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.13x = 196,436,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,436,521.89/16,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.93

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