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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.40, 22,150.97 and 8,977.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.40, 22,150.97 and 8,977.94 is: 12,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.40 : 22,150.97 = 8,977.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.40/22,150.97 = 8,977.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.40x = 22,150.97 × 8,977.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.40x = 198,869,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,869,923.96/16,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.57

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