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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.40, 37,196.40 and 16,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.40, 37,196.40 and 16,114.40 is: 24,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.40 : 37,196.40 = 16,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.40/37,196.40 = 16,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.40x = 37,196.40 × 16,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.40x = 599,397,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,397,668.16/24,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,108.60

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