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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.84, 22,121.64 and 8,956.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.84, 22,121.64 and 8,956.71 is: 12,360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.84 : 22,121.64 = 8,956.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.84/22,121.64 = 8,956.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.84x = 22,121.64 × 8,956.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.84x = 198,137,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,137,114.20/16,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.52

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