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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.19, 22,134.15 and 8,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.19, 22,134.15 and 8,965.46 is: 12,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.19 : 22,134.15 = 8,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.19/22,134.15 = 8,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.19x = 22,134.15 × 8,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.19x = 198,442,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,442,725.79/16,039.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.37

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