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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.70, 22,528.71 and 8,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.70, 22,528.71 and 8,873.70 is: 12,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.70 : 22,528.71 = 8,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.70/22,528.71 = 8,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.70x = 22,528.71 × 8,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.70x = 199,913,013.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,913,013.93/16,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.30

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