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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.54, 22,146.26 and 8,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.54, 22,146.26 and 8,977.26 is: 12,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.54 : 22,146.26 = 8,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.54/22,146.26 = 8,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.54x = 22,146.26 × 8,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.54x = 198,812,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,812,734.05/16,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.44

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