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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.13, 22,128.62 and 8,864.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.13, 22,128.62 and 8,864.93 is: 12,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.13 : 22,128.62 = 8,864.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.13/22,128.62 = 8,864.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.13x = 22,128.62 × 8,864.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.13x = 196,168,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,168,512.33/16,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.68

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