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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,404.40, 24,606.60 and 8,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,404.40, 24,606.60 and 8,531.20 is: 12,796.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,404.40 : 24,606.60 = 8,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,404.40/24,606.60 = 8,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,404.40x = 24,606.60 × 8,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,404.40x = 209,923,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,923,825.92/16,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.80

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