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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.43, 22,122.96 and 8,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.43, 22,122.96 and 8,958.48 is: 12,360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.43 : 22,122.96 = 8,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.43/22,122.96 = 8,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.43x = 22,122.96 × 8,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.43x = 198,188,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,188,094.70/16,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.93

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