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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.16, 22,125.66 and 8,959.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.16, 22,125.66 and 8,959.58 is: 12,364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.16 : 22,125.66 = 8,959.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.16/22,125.66 = 8,959.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.16x = 22,125.66 × 8,959.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.16x = 198,236,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,236,620.82/16,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.16

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