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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,134.59, 22,263.26 and 8,963.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,134.59, 22,263.26 and 8,963.87 is: 12,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,134.59 : 22,263.26 = 8,963.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,134.59/22,263.26 = 8,963.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,134.59x = 22,263.26 × 8,963.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,134.59x = 199,564,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,564,812.28/16,134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.75

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