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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.71, 22,126.80 and 8,960.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.71, 22,126.80 and 8,960.77 is: 12,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.71 : 22,126.80 = 8,960.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.71/22,126.80 = 8,960.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.71x = 22,126.80 × 8,960.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.71x = 198,273,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,273,010.20/16,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.47

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