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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.02, 22,125.53 and 8,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.02, 22,125.53 and 8,959.46 is: 12,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.02 : 22,125.53 = 8,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.02/22,125.53 = 8,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.02x = 22,125.53 × 8,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.02x = 198,232,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,232,645.59/16,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.02

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