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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.57, 22,149.02 and 8,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.57, 22,149.02 and 8,975.99 is: 12,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.57 : 22,149.02 = 8,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.57/22,149.02 = 8,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.57x = 22,149.02 × 8,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.57x = 198,809,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,809,382.03/16,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.21

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