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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.68, 22,130.21 and 8,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.68, 22,130.21 and 8,963.73 is: 12,368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.68 : 22,130.21 = 8,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.68/22,130.21 = 8,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.68x = 22,130.21 × 8,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.68x = 198,369,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,369,249.69/16,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.18

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