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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.60, 36,351.30 and 16,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.60, 36,351.30 and 16,393.40 is: 24,557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.60 : 36,351.30 = 16,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.60/36,351.30 = 16,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.60x = 36,351.30 × 16,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.60x = 595,921,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,921,401.42/24,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.27

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