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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,460.80, 22,716.36 and 9,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,460.80, 22,716.36 and 9,008.80 is: 12,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,460.80 : 22,716.36 = 9,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,460.80/22,716.36 = 9,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,460.80x = 22,716.36 × 9,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,460.80x = 204,647,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,647,143.97/16,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.39

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