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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,880.60, 25,324.54 and 9,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,880.60, 25,324.54 and 9,087.60 is: 13,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,880.60 : 25,324.54 = 9,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,880.60/25,324.54 = 9,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,880.60x = 25,324.54 × 9,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,880.60x = 230,139,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,139,289.70/16,880.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.36

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