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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.88, 22,151.10 and 8,977.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.88, 22,151.10 and 8,977.96 is: 12,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.88 : 22,151.10 = 8,977.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.88/22,151.10 = 8,977.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.88x = 22,151.10 × 8,977.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.88x = 198,871,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,871,689.76/16,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.08

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