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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,480.20, 24,709.38 and 9,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,480.20, 24,709.38 and 9,088.20 is: 13,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,480.20 : 24,709.38 = 9,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,480.20/24,709.38 = 9,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,480.20x = 24,709.38 × 9,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,480.20x = 224,563,787.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,563,787.32/16,480.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.28

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