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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.16, 22,528.74 and 8,873.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.16, 22,528.74 and 8,873.16 is: 12,244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.16 : 22,528.74 = 8,873.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.16/22,528.74 = 8,873.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.16x = 22,528.74 × 8,873.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.16x = 199,901,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,901,114.62/16,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.97

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