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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.21, 22,126.11 and 8,960.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.21, 22,126.11 and 8,960.27 is: 12,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.21 : 22,126.11 = 8,960.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.21/22,126.11 = 8,960.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.21x = 22,126.11 × 8,960.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.21x = 198,255,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,255,775.42/16,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.78

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