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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.60, 36,209.40 and 16,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.60, 36,209.40 and 16,266.40 is: 24,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.60 : 36,209.40 = 16,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.60/36,209.40 = 16,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.60x = 36,209.40 × 16,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.60x = 588,996,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,996,584.16/24,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.60

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