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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.37, 38,991.15 and 16,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.37, 38,991.15 and 16,560.88 is: 24,784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.37 : 38,991.15 = 16,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.37/38,991.15 = 16,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.37x = 38,991.15 × 16,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.37x = 645,727,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,727,756.21/26,053.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.81

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