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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.88, 22,391.73 and 8,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.88, 22,391.73 and 8,773.88 is: 12,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.88 : 22,391.73 = 8,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.88/22,391.73 = 8,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.88x = 22,391.73 × 8,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.88x = 196,462,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,462,240.05/16,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.96

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