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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.19, 22,135.08 and 8,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.19, 22,135.08 and 8,967.27 is: 12,374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.19 : 22,135.08 = 8,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.19/22,135.08 = 8,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.19x = 22,135.08 × 8,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.19x = 198,491,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,491,238.83/16,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.62

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