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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.60, 24,399.90 and 16,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.60, 24,399.90 and 16,007.40 is: 24,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.60 : 24,399.90 = 16,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.60/24,399.90 = 16,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.60x = 24,399.90 × 16,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.60x = 390,578,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,578,959.26/16,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.10

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