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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.86, 22,129.52 and 8,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.86, 22,129.52 and 8,962.28 is: 12,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.86 : 22,129.52 = 8,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.86/22,129.52 = 8,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.86x = 22,129.52 × 8,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.86x = 198,330,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,330,932.45/16,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.97

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