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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.59, 22,125.33 and 8,958.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.59, 22,125.33 and 8,958.99 is: 12,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.59 : 22,125.33 = 8,958.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.59/22,125.33 = 8,958.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.59x = 22,125.33 × 8,958.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.59x = 198,220,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,220,610.22/16,032.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.61

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