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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.80, 22,149.64 and 8,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.80, 22,149.64 and 8,881.02 is: 12,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.80 : 22,149.64 = 8,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.80/22,149.64 = 8,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.80x = 22,149.64 × 8,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.80x = 196,711,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,711,395.83/16,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.55

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