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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.17, 22,127.18 and 8,960.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.17, 22,127.18 and 8,960.59 is: 12,365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.17 : 22,127.18 = 8,960.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.17/22,127.18 = 8,960.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.17x = 22,127.18 × 8,960.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.17x = 198,272,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,272,646.30/16,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.63

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