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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.28, 22,148.16 and 8,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.28, 22,148.16 and 8,976.08 is: 12,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.28 : 22,148.16 = 8,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.28/22,148.16 = 8,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.28x = 22,148.16 × 8,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.28x = 198,803,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,803,656.01/16,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.08

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