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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.76, 22,125.62 and 8,959.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.76, 22,125.62 and 8,959.63 is: 12,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.76 : 22,125.62 = 8,959.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.76/22,125.62 = 8,959.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.76x = 22,125.62 × 8,959.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.76x = 198,237,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,237,368.72/16,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.52

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