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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.51, 22,733.41 and 8,919.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.51, 22,733.41 and 8,919.85 is: 12,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.51 : 22,733.41 = 8,919.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.51/22,733.41 = 8,919.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.51x = 22,733.41 × 8,919.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.51x = 202,778,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,778,448.92/16,473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.37

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