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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.50, 22,457.45 and 8,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.50, 22,457.45 and 8,821.50 is: 12,173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.50 : 22,457.45 = 8,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.50/22,457.45 = 8,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.50x = 22,457.45 × 8,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.50x = 198,108,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,108,417.23/16,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.68

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