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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,028.16, 24,026.04 and 9,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,028.16, 24,026.04 and 9,088.08 is: 13,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,028.16 : 24,026.04 = 9,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,028.16/24,026.04 = 9,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,028.16x = 24,026.04 × 9,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,028.16x = 218,350,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,350,573.60/16,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,622.93

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