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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.51, 22,129.41 and 8,962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.51, 22,129.41 and 8,962.38 is: 12,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.51 : 22,129.41 = 8,962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.51/22,129.41 = 8,962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.51x = 22,129.41 × 8,962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.51x = 198,332,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,332,181.60/16,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.31

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