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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.16, 22,150.20 and 8,977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.16, 22,150.20 and 8,977.06 is: 12,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.16 : 22,150.20 = 8,977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.16/22,150.20 = 8,977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.16x = 22,150.20 × 8,977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.16x = 198,843,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,843,674.41/16,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.89

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