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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.83, 36,640.17 and 16,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.83, 36,640.17 and 16,093.80 is: 24,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.83 : 36,640.17 = 16,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.83/36,640.17 = 16,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.83x = 36,640.17 × 16,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.83x = 589,679,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,679,567.95/24,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.43

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