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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.19, 22,136.91 and 8,967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.19, 22,136.91 and 8,967.46 is: 12,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.19 : 22,136.91 = 8,967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.19/22,136.91 = 8,967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.19x = 22,136.91 × 8,967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.19x = 198,511,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,511,744.26/16,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.13

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