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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.02, 22,126.91 and 8,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.02, 22,126.91 and 8,960.46 is: 12,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.02 : 22,126.91 = 8,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.02/22,126.91 = 8,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.02x = 22,126.91 × 8,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.02x = 198,267,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,267,136.54/16,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.40

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