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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.38, 22,149.09 and 8,976.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.38, 22,149.09 and 8,976.87 is: 12,387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.38 : 22,149.09 = 8,976.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.38/22,149.09 = 8,976.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.38x = 22,149.09 × 8,976.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.38x = 198,829,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,829,501.55/16,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.84

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