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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.69, 22,127.21 and 8,960.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.69, 22,127.21 and 8,960.77 is: 12,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.69 : 22,127.21 = 8,960.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.69/22,127.21 = 8,960.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.69x = 22,127.21 × 8,960.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.69x = 198,276,839.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,276,839.55/16,033.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.26

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