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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.40, 22,126.04 and 8,959.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.40, 22,126.04 and 8,959.82 is: 12,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.40 : 22,126.04 = 8,959.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.40/22,126.04 = 8,959.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.40x = 22,126.04 × 8,959.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.40x = 198,245,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,245,335.71/16,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.52

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