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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.88, 22,130.52 and 8,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.88, 22,130.52 and 8,963.32 is: 12,369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.88 : 22,130.52 = 8,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.88/22,130.52 = 8,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.88x = 22,130.52 × 8,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.88x = 198,362,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,362,932.53/16,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.94

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