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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,043.60, 22,140.60 and 8,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,043.60, 22,140.60 and 8,969.60 is: 12,378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,043.60 : 22,140.60 = 8,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,043.60/22,140.60 = 8,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,043.60x = 22,140.60 × 8,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,043.60x = 198,592,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,592,325.76/16,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.29

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