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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.52, 22,124.84 and 8,958.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.52, 22,124.84 and 8,958.94 is: 12,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.52 : 22,124.84 = 8,958.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.52/22,124.84 = 8,958.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.52x = 22,124.84 × 8,958.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.52x = 198,215,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,215,191.78/16,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.32

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