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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.63, 22,124.61 and 8,959.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.63, 22,124.61 and 8,959.11 is: 12,363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.63 : 22,124.61 = 8,959.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.63/22,124.61 = 8,959.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.63x = 22,124.61 × 8,959.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.63x = 198,216,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,216,814.70/16,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.34

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