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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.73, 22,413.58 and 8,789.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.73, 22,413.58 and 8,789.73 is: 12,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.73 : 22,413.58 = 8,789.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.73/22,413.58 = 8,789.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.73x = 22,413.58 × 8,789.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.73x = 197,009,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,009,254.46/16,241.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.82

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