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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.36, 22,669.77 and 8,873.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.36, 22,669.77 and 8,873.69 is: 12,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.36 : 22,669.77 = 8,873.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.36/22,669.77 = 8,873.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.36x = 22,669.77 × 8,873.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.36x = 201,164,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,164,466.98/16,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.70

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