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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.48, 22,126.08 and 8,959.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.48, 22,126.08 and 8,959.36 is: 12,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.48 : 22,126.08 = 8,959.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.48/22,126.08 = 8,959.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.48x = 22,126.08 × 8,959.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.48x = 198,235,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,235,516.11/16,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.62

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