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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.38, 22,136.69 and 8,967.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.38, 22,136.69 and 8,967.85 is: 12,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.38 : 22,136.69 = 8,967.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.38/22,136.69 = 8,967.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.38x = 22,136.69 × 8,967.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.38x = 198,518,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,518,482.49/16,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.40

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