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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.56, 22,149.36 and 8,880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.56, 22,149.36 and 8,880.74 is: 12,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.56 : 22,149.36 = 8,880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.56/22,149.36 = 8,880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.56x = 22,149.36 × 8,880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.56x = 196,702,762.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,702,762.70/16,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.19

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