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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.90, 22,150.28 and 8,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.90, 22,150.28 and 8,977.44 is: 12,388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.90 : 22,150.28 = 8,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.90/22,150.28 = 8,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.90x = 22,150.28 × 8,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.90x = 198,852,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,852,809.68/16,050.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.89

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