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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.20, 24,609.90 and 8,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.20, 24,609.90 and 8,088.20 is: 12,134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.20 : 24,609.90 = 8,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.20/24,609.90 = 8,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.20x = 24,609.90 × 8,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.20x = 199,049,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,049,793.18/16,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.08

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