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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.40, 22,124.66 and 8,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.40, 22,124.66 and 8,958.82 is: 12,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.40 : 22,124.66 = 8,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.40/22,124.66 = 8,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.40x = 22,124.66 × 8,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.40x = 198,210,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,210,846.50/16,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.14

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