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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.64, 22,667.36 and 8,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.64, 22,667.36 and 8,973.64 is: 12,383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.64 : 22,667.36 = 8,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.64/22,667.36 = 8,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.64x = 22,667.36 × 8,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.64x = 203,408,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,408,728.39/16,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.61

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