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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038, 22,132.44 and 8,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038, 22,132.44 and 8,964.27 is: 12,370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038 : 22,132.44 = 8,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038/22,132.44 = 8,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038x = 22,132.44 × 8,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038x = 198,401,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,401,167.92/16,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.69

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