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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.13, 22,126.68 and 8,960.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.13, 22,126.68 and 8,960.61 is: 12,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.13 : 22,126.68 = 8,960.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.13/22,126.68 = 8,960.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.13x = 22,126.68 × 8,960.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.13x = 198,268,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,268,439.44/16,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.40

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