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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.84, 22,126.56 and 8,960.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.84, 22,126.56 and 8,960.08 is: 12,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.84 : 22,126.56 = 8,960.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.84/22,126.56 = 8,960.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.84x = 22,126.56 × 8,960.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.84x = 198,255,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,255,747.72/16,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.83

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