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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.63, 22,127.38 and 8,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.63, 22,127.38 and 8,961.10 is: 12,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.63 : 22,127.38 = 8,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.63/22,127.38 = 8,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.63x = 22,127.38 × 8,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.63x = 198,285,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285,587.20/16,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.09

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