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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.32, 22,124.16 and 8,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.32, 22,124.16 and 8,958.48 is: 12,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.32 : 22,124.16 = 8,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.32/22,124.16 = 8,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.32x = 22,124.16 × 8,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.32x = 198,198,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,198,844.88/16,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.68

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