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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.73, 22,121.49 and 8,956.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.73, 22,121.49 and 8,956.63 is: 12,360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.73 : 22,121.49 = 8,956.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.73/22,121.49 = 8,956.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.73x = 22,121.49 × 8,956.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.73x = 198,134,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,134,000.98/16,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.41

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