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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.08, 39,406.68 and 16,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.08, 39,406.68 and 16,924.56 is: 25,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.08 : 39,406.68 = 16,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.08/39,406.68 = 16,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.08x = 39,406.68 × 16,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.08x = 666,940,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,940,720.06/26,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.39

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