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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,020.56, 24,007.80 and 9,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,020.56, 24,007.80 and 9,080.40 is: 13,607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,020.56 : 24,007.80 = 9,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,020.56/24,007.80 = 9,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,020.56x = 24,007.80 × 9,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,020.56x = 218,000,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,000,427.12/16,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.54

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