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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.20, 36,688.80 and 16,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.20, 36,688.80 and 16,002.80 is: 24,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.20 : 36,688.80 = 16,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.20/36,688.80 = 16,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.20x = 36,688.80 × 16,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.20x = 587,123,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,123,528.64/24,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.20

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