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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.36, 22,127.13 and 8,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.36, 22,127.13 and 8,962.44 is: 12,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.36 : 22,127.13 = 8,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.36/22,127.13 = 8,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.36x = 22,127.13 × 8,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.36x = 198,313,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,313,075.00/16,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.24

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