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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,379.20, 36,511.20 and 16,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,379.20, 36,511.20 and 16,545.60 is: 24,779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,379.20 : 36,511.20 = 16,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,379.20/36,511.20 = 16,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,379.20x = 36,511.20 × 16,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,379.20x = 604,099,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,099,710.72/24,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.31

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