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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.30, 22,265.06 and 8,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.30, 22,265.06 and 8,964.08 is: 12,371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.30 : 22,265.06 = 8,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.30/22,265.06 = 8,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.30x = 22,265.06 × 8,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.30x = 199,585,622.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,585,622.90/16,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.04

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