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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.56, 22,150.26 and 8,977.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.56, 22,150.26 and 8,977.23 is: 12,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.56 : 22,150.26 = 8,977.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.56/22,150.26 = 8,977.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.56x = 22,150.26 × 8,977.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.56x = 198,847,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,847,978.58/16,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.85

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