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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.16, 22,129.84 and 8,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.16, 22,129.84 and 8,962.52 is: 12,368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.16 : 22,129.84 = 8,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.16/22,129.84 = 8,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.16x = 22,129.84 × 8,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.16x = 198,339,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,339,133.60/16,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.24

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