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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.69, 22,133.01 and 8,965.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.69, 22,133.01 and 8,965.77 is: 12,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.69 : 22,133.01 = 8,965.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.69/22,133.01 = 8,965.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.69x = 22,133.01 × 8,965.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.69x = 198,439,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,439,477.07/16,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.55

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