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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,429.20, 24,634.80 and 8,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,429.20, 24,634.80 and 8,090.88 is: 12,131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,429.20 : 24,634.80 = 8,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,429.20/24,634.80 = 8,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,429.20x = 24,634.80 × 8,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,429.20x = 199,317,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,317,210.62/16,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.89

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