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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.08, 22,666.62 and 8,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.08, 22,666.62 and 8,973.08 is: 12,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.08 : 22,666.62 = 8,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.08/22,666.62 = 8,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.08x = 22,666.62 × 8,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.08x = 203,389,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,389,394.59/16,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.86

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