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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.40, 22,130.67 and 8,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.40, 22,130.67 and 8,963.28 is: 12,369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.40 : 22,130.67 = 8,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.40/22,130.67 = 8,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.40x = 22,130.67 × 8,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.40x = 198,363,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,363,391.80/16,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.58

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