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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.01, 22,127.34 and 8,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.01, 22,127.34 and 8,960.88 is: 12,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.01 : 22,127.34 = 8,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.01/22,127.34 = 8,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.01x = 22,127.34 × 8,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.01x = 198,280,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,280,438.46/16,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.24

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