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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.39, 22,133.66 and 8,964.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.39, 22,133.66 and 8,964.81 is: 12,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.39 : 22,133.66 = 8,964.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.39/22,133.66 = 8,964.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.39x = 22,133.66 × 8,964.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.39x = 198,424,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,424,056.50/16,038.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.82

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