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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.90, 22,126.73 and 8,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.90, 22,126.73 and 8,960.32 is: 12,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.90 : 22,126.73 = 8,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.90/22,126.73 = 8,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.90x = 22,126.73 × 8,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.90x = 198,262,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,262,581.35/16,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.21

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