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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.08, 22,139.94 and 8,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.08, 22,139.94 and 8,969.80 is: 12,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.08 : 22,139.94 = 8,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.08/22,139.94 = 8,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.08x = 22,139.94 × 8,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.08x = 198,590,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,590,833.81/16,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.60

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