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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.14, 22,130.56 and 8,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.14, 22,130.56 and 8,962.56 is: 12,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.14 : 22,130.56 = 8,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.14/22,130.56 = 8,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.14x = 22,130.56 × 8,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.14x = 198,346,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,346,504.75/16,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.72

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