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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.80, 22,130.19 and 8,963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.80, 22,130.19 and 8,963.34 is: 12,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.80 : 22,130.19 = 8,963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.80/22,130.19 = 8,963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.80x = 22,130.19 × 8,963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.80x = 198,360,417.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,360,417.23/16,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.08

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