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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.09, 22,127.40 and 8,960.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.09, 22,127.40 and 8,960.49 is: 12,365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.09 : 22,127.40 = 8,960.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.09/22,127.40 = 8,960.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.09x = 22,127.40 × 8,960.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.09x = 198,272,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,272,346.43/16,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.68

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