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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.63, 39,543.54 and 16,497.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.63, 39,543.54 and 16,497.19 is: 24,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.63 : 39,543.54 = 16,497.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.63/39,543.54 = 16,497.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.63x = 39,543.54 × 16,497.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.63x = 652,357,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,357,292.65/26,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.65

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