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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.25, 22,528.95 and 8,873.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.25, 22,528.95 and 8,873.25 is: 12,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.25 : 22,528.95 = 8,873.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.25/22,528.95 = 8,873.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.25x = 22,528.95 × 8,873.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.25x = 199,905,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,905,005.59/16,325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.14

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