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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.65, 22,135.37 and 8,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.65, 22,135.37 and 8,968.83 is: 12,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.65 : 22,135.37 = 8,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.65/22,135.37 = 8,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.65x = 22,135.37 × 8,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.65x = 198,528,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,528,370.52/16,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.04

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