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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,049.81, 22,148.82 and 8,976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,049.81, 22,148.82 and 8,976.23 is: 12,387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,049.81 : 22,148.82 = 8,976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,049.81/22,148.82 = 8,976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,049.81x = 22,148.82 × 8,976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,049.81x = 198,812,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,812,974.20/16,049.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.25

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