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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.76, 22,129.98 and 8,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.76, 22,129.98 and 8,962.94 is: 12,368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.76 : 22,129.98 = 8,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.76/22,129.98 = 8,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.76x = 22,129.98 × 8,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.76x = 198,349,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,349,682.94/16,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.44

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