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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.68, 22,152.24 and 8,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.68, 22,152.24 and 8,978.40 is: 12,390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.68 : 22,152.24 = 8,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.68/22,152.24 = 8,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.68x = 22,152.24 × 8,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.68x = 198,891,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,891,671.62/16,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.71

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