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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.08, 22,125.61 and 8,959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.08, 22,125.61 and 8,959.51 is: 12,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.08 : 22,125.61 = 8,959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.08/22,125.61 = 8,959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.08x = 22,125.61 × 8,959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.08x = 198,234,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,234,624.05/16,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.10

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