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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.44, 22,136.28 and 8,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.44, 22,136.28 and 8,966.88 is: 12,374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.44 : 22,136.28 = 8,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.44/22,136.28 = 8,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.44x = 22,136.28 × 8,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.44x = 198,493,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,493,366.41/16,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.56

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