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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.80, 22,667.60 and 8,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.80, 22,667.60 and 8,973.80 is: 12,383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.80 : 22,667.60 = 8,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.80/22,667.60 = 8,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.80x = 22,667.60 × 8,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.80x = 203,414,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,414,502.98/16,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.84

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