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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.14, 22,127.16 and 8,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.14, 22,127.16 and 8,960.68 is: 12,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.14 : 22,127.16 = 8,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.14/22,127.16 = 8,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.14x = 22,127.16 × 8,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.14x = 198,274,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,274,400.07/16,034.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.76

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