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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.84, 22,138.23 and 8,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.84, 22,138.23 and 8,968.24 is: 12,376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.84 : 22,138.23 = 8,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.84/22,138.23 = 8,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.84x = 22,138.23 × 8,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.84x = 198,540,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,540,959.82/16,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.45

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