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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.63, 22,457.61 and 8,821.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.63, 22,457.61 and 8,821.63 is: 12,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.63 : 22,457.61 = 8,821.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.63/22,457.61 = 8,821.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.63x = 22,457.61 × 8,821.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.63x = 198,112,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,112,569.71/16,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.84

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