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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.29, 22,137.66 and 8,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.29, 22,137.66 and 8,967.65 is: 12,375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.29 : 22,137.66 = 8,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.29/22,137.66 = 8,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.29x = 22,137.66 × 8,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.29x = 198,522,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,522,676.01/16,041.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.73

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