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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.80, 22,126.58 and 8,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.80, 22,126.58 and 8,960.22 is: 12,365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.80 : 22,126.58 = 8,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.80/22,126.58 = 8,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.80x = 22,126.58 × 8,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.80x = 198,259,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,259,024.65/16,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.07

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