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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.05, 22,138.08 and 8,968.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.05, 22,138.08 and 8,968.47 is: 12,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.05 : 22,138.08 = 8,968.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.05/22,138.08 = 8,968.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.05x = 22,138.08 × 8,968.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.05x = 198,544,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,544,706.34/16,042.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.52

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