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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.28, 22,138.18 and 8,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.28, 22,138.18 and 8,967.28 is: 12,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.28 : 22,138.18 = 8,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.28/22,138.18 = 8,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.28x = 22,138.18 × 8,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.28x = 198,519,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,519,258.75/16,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.52

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