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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.58, 22,132.54 and 8,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.58, 22,132.54 and 8,964 is: 12,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.58 : 22,132.54 = 8,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.58/22,132.54 = 8,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.58x = 22,132.54 × 8,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.58x = 198,396,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,396,099.77/16,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.70

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