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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.26, 22,127.69 and 8,961.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.26, 22,127.69 and 8,961.13 is: 12,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.26 : 22,127.69 = 8,961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.26/22,127.69 = 8,961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.26x = 22,127.69 × 8,961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.26x = 198,289,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,289,106.69/16,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.59

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