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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.44, 22,132.66 and 8,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.44, 22,132.66 and 8,965.52 is: 12,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.44 : 22,132.66 = 8,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.44/22,132.66 = 8,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.44x = 22,132.66 × 8,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.44x = 198,430,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,430,805.88/16,038.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.20

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