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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,038.95, 22,131.82 and 8,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,038.95, 22,131.82 and 8,867.90 is: 12,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,038.95 : 22,131.82 = 8,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,038.95/22,131.82 = 8,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,038.95x = 22,131.82 × 8,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,038.95x = 196,262,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,262,633.75/16,038.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.63

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