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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,036.90, 22,130.46 and 8,963.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,036.90, 22,130.46 and 8,963.38 is: 12,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,036.90 : 22,130.46 = 8,963.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,036.90/22,130.46 = 8,963.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,036.90x = 22,130.46 × 8,963.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,036.90x = 198,363,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,363,722.55/16,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,369.21

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