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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.29, 22,140.93 and 8,969.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.29, 22,140.93 and 8,969.29 is: 12,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.29 : 22,140.93 = 8,969.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.29/22,140.93 = 8,969.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.29x = 22,140.93 × 8,969.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.29x = 198,588,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,588,422.04/16,043.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.29

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