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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.13, 22,148.77 and 8,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.13, 22,148.77 and 8,976.60 is: 12,387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.13 : 22,148.77 = 8,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.13/22,148.77 = 8,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.13x = 22,148.77 × 8,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.13x = 198,820,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,820,648.78/16,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.48

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