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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.44, 22,129.91 and 8,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.44, 22,129.91 and 8,963.52 is: 12,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.44 : 22,129.91 = 8,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.44/22,129.91 = 8,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.44x = 22,129.91 × 8,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.44x = 198,361,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,361,846.07/16,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.44

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