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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.58, 22,124.07 and 8,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.58, 22,124.07 and 8,958.30 is: 12,362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.58 : 22,124.07 = 8,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.58/22,124.07 = 8,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.58x = 22,124.07 × 8,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.58x = 198,194,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,194,056.28/16,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.73

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