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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.08, 22,125.48 and 8,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.08, 22,125.48 and 8,958.80 is: 12,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.08 : 22,125.48 = 8,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.08/22,125.48 = 8,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.08x = 22,125.48 × 8,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.08x = 198,217,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,217,750.22/16,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.82

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