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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,034.82, 22,128.51 and 8,961.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,034.82, 22,128.51 and 8,961.26 is: 12,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,034.82 : 22,128.51 = 8,961.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,034.82/22,128.51 = 8,961.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,034.82x = 22,128.51 × 8,961.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,034.82x = 198,299,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,299,220.88/16,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.79

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