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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.80, 22,150.68 and 8,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.80, 22,150.68 and 8,977.16 is: 12,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.80 : 22,150.68 = 8,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.80/22,150.68 = 8,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.80x = 22,150.68 × 8,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.80x = 198,850,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,850,198.47/16,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.80

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