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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.71, 22,457.73 and 8,821.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.71, 22,457.73 and 8,821.71 is: 12,173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.71 : 22,457.73 = 8,821.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.71/22,457.73 = 8,821.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.71x = 22,457.73 × 8,821.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.71x = 198,115,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,115,581.32/16,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,173.97

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