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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.67, 22,129.00 and 9,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.67, 22,129.00 and 9,323.71 is: 12,866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.67 : 22,129.00 = 9,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.67/22,129.00 = 9,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.67x = 22,129.00 × 9,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.67x = 206,324,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,324,299.96/16,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.58

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