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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.71, 22,125.10 and 8,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.71, 22,125.10 and 8,959.13 is: 12,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.71 : 22,125.10 = 8,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.71/22,125.10 = 8,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.71x = 22,125.10 × 8,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.71x = 198,221,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,221,647.16/16,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.58

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