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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.08, 22,149.09 and 8,976.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.08, 22,149.09 and 8,976.51 is: 12,387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.08 : 22,149.09 = 8,976.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.08/22,149.09 = 8,976.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.08x = 22,149.09 × 8,976.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.08x = 198,821,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,821,527.88/16,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.58

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