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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.71, 22,130.18 and 8,963.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.71, 22,130.18 and 8,963.11 is: 12,368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.71 : 22,130.18 = 8,963.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.71/22,130.18 = 8,963.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.71x = 22,130.18 × 8,963.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.71x = 198,355,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,355,254.12/16,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.83

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