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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.30, 22,149.99 and 8,976.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.30, 22,149.99 and 8,976.66 is: 12,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.30 : 22,149.99 = 8,976.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.30/22,149.99 = 8,976.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.30x = 22,149.99 × 8,976.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.30x = 198,832,929.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,832,929.23/16,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.11

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