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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,039.94, 22,135.19 and 8,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,039.94, 22,135.19 and 8,966.21 is: 12,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,039.94 : 22,135.19 = 8,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,039.94/22,135.19 = 8,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,039.94x = 22,135.19 × 8,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,039.94x = 198,468,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,468,606.42/16,039.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.40

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