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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.10, 22,123.19 and 8,958.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.10, 22,123.19 and 8,958.15 is: 12,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.10 : 22,123.19 = 8,958.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.10/22,123.19 = 8,958.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.10x = 22,123.19 × 8,958.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.10x = 198,182,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,182,876.89/16,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.86

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