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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,540.88, 22,826.41 and 9,088.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,540.88, 22,826.41 and 9,088.88 is: 12,542.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,540.88 : 22,826.41 = 9,088.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,540.88/22,826.41 = 9,088.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,540.88x = 22,826.41 × 9,088.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,540.88x = 207,466,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,466,364.47/16,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.65

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