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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.57, 22,137.87 and 8,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.57, 22,137.87 and 8,967.96 is: 12,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.57 : 22,137.87 = 8,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.57/22,137.87 = 8,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.57x = 22,137.87 × 8,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.57x = 198,531,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,531,532.65/16,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.07

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