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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.76, 22,121.52 and 8,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.76, 22,121.52 and 8,956.96 is: 12,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.76 : 22,121.52 = 8,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.76/22,121.52 = 8,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.76x = 22,121.52 × 8,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.76x = 198,141,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,141,569.78/16,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.86

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