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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.27, 22,151.52 and 8,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.27, 22,151.52 and 8,977.92 is: 12,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.27 : 22,151.52 = 8,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.27/22,151.52 = 8,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.27x = 22,151.52 × 8,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.27x = 198,874,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,874,574.44/16,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.42

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