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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.51, 22,149.54 and 8,976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.51, 22,149.54 and 8,976.92 is: 12,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.51 : 22,149.54 = 8,976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.51/22,149.54 = 8,976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.51x = 22,149.54 × 8,976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.51x = 198,834,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,834,537.87/16,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.05

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