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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.69, 22,126.97 and 8,960.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.69, 22,126.97 and 8,960.13 is: 12,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.69 : 22,126.97 = 8,960.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.69/22,126.97 = 8,960.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.69x = 22,126.97 × 8,960.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.69x = 198,260,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,260,482.91/16,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.25

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