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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.36, 22,132.96 and 8,964.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.36, 22,132.96 and 8,964.77 is: 12,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.36 : 22,132.96 = 8,964.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.36/22,132.96 = 8,964.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.36x = 22,132.96 × 8,964.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.36x = 198,416,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,416,895.82/16,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.40

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