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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,040.96, 22,137.02 and 8,967.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,040.96, 22,137.02 and 8,967.68 is: 12,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,040.96 : 22,137.02 = 8,967.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,040.96/22,137.02 = 8,967.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,040.96x = 22,137.02 × 8,967.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,040.96x = 198,517,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,517,555.99/16,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.67

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