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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.58, 22,125.45 and 8,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.58, 22,125.45 and 8,959.30 is: 12,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.58 : 22,125.45 = 8,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.58/22,125.45 = 8,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.58x = 22,125.45 × 8,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.58x = 198,228,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,228,544.19/16,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.11

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