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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.09, 22,268.09 and 8,966.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.09, 22,268.09 and 8,966.67 is: 12,374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.09 : 22,268.09 = 8,966.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.09/22,268.09 = 8,966.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.09x = 22,268.09 × 8,966.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.09x = 199,670,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,670,458.39/16,136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.16

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