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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.51, 22,667.21 and 8,973.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.51, 22,667.21 and 8,973.51 is: 12,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.51 : 22,667.21 = 8,973.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.51/22,667.21 = 8,973.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.51x = 22,667.21 × 8,973.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.51x = 203,404,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,404,390.74/16,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.44

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