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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.16, 22,824.48 and 9,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.16, 22,824.48 and 9,088.64 is: 12,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.16 : 22,824.48 = 9,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.16/22,824.48 = 9,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.16x = 22,824.48 × 9,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.16x = 207,443,481.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,443,481.91/16,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.81

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