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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.34, 22,124.04 and 8,959.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.34, 22,124.04 and 8,959.61 is: 12,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.34 : 22,124.04 = 8,959.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.34/22,124.04 = 8,959.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.34x = 22,124.04 × 8,959.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.34x = 198,222,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,222,791.74/16,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.16

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