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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.41, 22,127.43 and 8,960.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.41, 22,127.43 and 8,960.83 is: 12,365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.41 : 22,127.43 = 8,960.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.41/22,127.43 = 8,960.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.41x = 22,127.43 × 8,960.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.41x = 198,280,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,280,138.57/16,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.91

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