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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.32, 22,131.96 and 8,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.32, 22,131.96 and 8,963.76 is: 12,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.32 : 22,131.96 = 8,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.32/22,131.96 = 8,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.32x = 22,131.96 × 8,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.32x = 198,385,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,385,577.77/16,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.25

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