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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.79, 22,149.87 and 8,978.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.79, 22,149.87 and 8,978.49 is: 12,390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.79 : 22,149.87 = 8,978.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.79/22,149.87 = 8,978.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.79x = 22,149.87 × 8,978.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.79x = 198,872,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,872,386.30/16,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.97

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