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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.76, 22,129.80 and 8,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.76, 22,129.80 and 8,962.96 is: 12,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.76 : 22,129.80 = 8,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.76/22,129.80 = 8,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.76x = 22,129.80 × 8,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.76x = 198,348,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,348,512.21/16,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.14

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