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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.94, 22,127.31 and 8,960.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.94, 22,127.31 and 8,960.38 is: 12,365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.94 : 22,127.31 = 8,960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.94/22,127.31 = 8,960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.94x = 22,127.31 × 8,960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.94x = 198,269,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,269,105.98/16,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.59

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