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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.89, 22,126.32 and 8,960.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.89, 22,126.32 and 8,960.37 is: 12,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.89 : 22,126.32 = 8,960.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.89/22,126.32 = 8,960.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.89x = 22,126.32 × 8,960.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.89x = 198,260,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,260,013.94/16,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.06

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