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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.62, 22,149.78 and 8,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.62, 22,149.78 and 8,977.08 is: 12,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.62 : 22,149.78 = 8,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.62/22,149.78 = 8,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.62x = 22,149.78 × 8,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.62x = 198,840,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,840,347.04/16,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.33

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