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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.56, 22,126.62 and 8,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.56, 22,126.62 and 8,959.92 is: 12,364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.56 : 22,126.62 = 8,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.56/22,126.62 = 8,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.56x = 22,126.62 × 8,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.56x = 198,252,745.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,252,745.07/16,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.86

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