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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.12, 22,456.92 and 8,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.12, 22,456.92 and 8,821.12 is: 12,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.12 : 22,456.92 = 8,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.12/22,456.92 = 8,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.12x = 22,456.92 × 8,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.12x = 198,095,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,095,186.15/16,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.15

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