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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.44, 22,150.32 and 8,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.44, 22,150.32 and 8,977.52 is: 12,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.44 : 22,150.32 = 8,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.44/22,150.32 = 8,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.44x = 22,150.32 × 8,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.44x = 198,854,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,854,940.81/16,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.38

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