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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.44, 22,137.26 and 8,967.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.44, 22,137.26 and 8,967.71 is: 12,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.44 : 22,137.26 = 8,967.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.44/22,137.26 = 8,967.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.44x = 22,137.26 × 8,967.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.44x = 198,520,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,520,372.35/16,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.47

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