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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.32, 22,137.48 and 8,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.32, 22,137.48 and 8,967.76 is: 12,375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.32 : 22,137.48 = 8,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.32/22,137.48 = 8,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.32x = 22,137.48 × 8,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.32x = 198,523,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,523,607.64/16,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.77

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