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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.52, 22,134.06 and 8,965.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.52, 22,134.06 and 8,965.92 is: 12,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.52 : 22,134.06 = 8,965.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.52/22,134.06 = 8,965.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.52x = 22,134.06 × 8,965.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.52x = 198,452,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,452,294.24/16,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.71

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