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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,135.93, 22,267.85 and 8,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,135.93, 22,267.85 and 8,966.49 is: 12,373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,135.93 : 22,267.85 = 8,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,135.93/22,267.85 = 8,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,135.93x = 22,267.85 × 8,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,135.93x = 199,664,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,664,326.01/16,135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.90

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