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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.80, 22,412.37 and 8,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.80, 22,412.37 and 8,788.80 is: 12,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.80 : 22,412.37 = 8,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.80/22,412.37 = 8,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.80x = 22,412.37 × 8,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.80x = 196,977,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,977,837.46/16,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.58

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