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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.58, 22,126.83 and 8,960.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.58, 22,126.83 and 8,960.30 is: 12,365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.58 : 22,126.83 = 8,960.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.58/22,126.83 = 8,960.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.58x = 22,126.83 × 8,960.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.58x = 198,263,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,263,034.85/16,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.49

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