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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.63, 22,121.91 and 8,956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.63, 22,121.91 and 8,956.58 is: 12,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.63 : 22,121.91 = 8,956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.63/22,121.91 = 8,956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.63x = 22,121.91 × 8,956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.63x = 198,136,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,136,546.06/16,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.64

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