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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.65, 22,133.99 and 8,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.65, 22,133.99 and 8,967.83 is: 12,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.65 : 22,133.99 = 8,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.65/22,133.99 = 8,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.65x = 22,133.99 × 8,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.65x = 198,493,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,493,771.29/16,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.65

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