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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.63, 22,130.14 and 8,963.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.63, 22,130.14 and 8,963.10 is: 12,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.63 : 22,130.14 = 8,963.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.63/22,130.14 = 8,963.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.63x = 22,130.14 × 8,963.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.63x = 198,354,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,354,657.83/16,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.85

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