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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.63, 22,135.71 and 8,966.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.63, 22,135.71 and 8,966.58 is: 12,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.63 : 22,135.71 = 8,966.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.63/22,135.71 = 8,966.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.63x = 22,135.71 × 8,966.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.63x = 198,481,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,481,614.57/16,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.45

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