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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.13, 22,456.92 and 8,821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.13, 22,456.92 and 8,821.13 is: 12,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.13 : 22,456.92 = 8,821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.13/22,456.92 = 8,821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.13x = 22,456.92 × 8,821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.13x = 198,095,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,095,254.33/16,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.15

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