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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.31, 22,126.44 and 8,959.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.31, 22,126.44 and 8,959.75 is: 12,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.31 : 22,126.44 = 8,959.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.31/22,126.44 = 8,959.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.31x = 22,126.44 × 8,959.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.31x = 198,247,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,247,432.05/16,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.72

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