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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.63, 22,134.33 and 8,965.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.63, 22,134.33 and 8,965.58 is: 12,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.63 : 22,134.33 = 8,965.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.63/22,134.33 = 8,965.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.63x = 22,134.33 × 8,965.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.63x = 198,446,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,446,995.69/16,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.06

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