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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.57, 22,127.58 and 8,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.57, 22,127.58 and 8,961.84 is: 12,366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.57 : 22,127.58 = 8,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.57/22,127.58 = 8,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.57x = 22,127.58 × 8,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.57x = 198,303,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,303,831.55/16,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.50

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