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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,400.88, 24,607.90 and 8,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,400.88, 24,607.90 and 8,080.70 is: 12,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,400.88 : 24,607.90 = 8,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,400.88/24,607.90 = 8,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,400.88x = 24,607.90 × 8,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,400.88x = 198,848,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,848,944.59/16,400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.29

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