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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.19, 22,125.85 and 8,959.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.19, 22,125.85 and 8,959.73 is: 12,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.19 : 22,125.85 = 8,959.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.19/22,125.85 = 8,959.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.19x = 22,125.85 × 8,959.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.19x = 198,241,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,241,531.39/16,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.45

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