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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.64, 22,128.42 and 8,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.64, 22,128.42 and 8,962 is: 12,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.64 : 22,128.42 = 8,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.64/22,128.42 = 8,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.64x = 22,128.42 × 8,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.64x = 198,314,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,314,900.04/16,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.13

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