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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.14, 22,125.78 and 8,959.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.14, 22,125.78 and 8,959.68 is: 12,364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.14 : 22,125.78 = 8,959.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.14/22,125.78 = 8,959.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.14x = 22,125.78 × 8,959.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.14x = 198,239,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,239,908.55/16,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.38

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