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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.16, 22,135.86 and 8,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.16, 22,135.86 and 8,966.20 is: 12,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.16 : 22,135.86 = 8,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.16/22,135.86 = 8,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.16x = 22,135.86 × 8,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.16x = 198,474,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,474,547.93/16,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.83

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