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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.16, 22,124.28 and 8,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.16, 22,124.28 and 8,958.58 is: 12,362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.16 : 22,124.28 = 8,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.16/22,124.28 = 8,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.16x = 22,124.28 × 8,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.16x = 198,202,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,202,132.32/16,032.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.78

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