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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.52, 22,126.22 and 8,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.52, 22,126.22 and 8,959.94 is: 12,364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.52 : 22,126.22 = 8,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.52/22,126.22 = 8,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.52x = 22,126.22 × 8,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.52x = 198,249,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,249,603.63/16,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.70

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