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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,004.40, 24,006.60 and 8,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,004.40, 24,006.60 and 8,977.20 is: 13,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004.40 : 24,006.60 = 8,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004.40/24,006.60 = 8,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004.40x = 24,006.60 × 8,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004.40x = 215,512,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,512,049.52/16,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.80

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