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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.08, 39,583.98 and 16,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.08, 39,583.98 and 16,553.30 is: 24,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.08 : 39,583.98 = 16,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.08/39,583.98 = 16,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.08x = 39,583.98 × 16,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.08x = 655,245,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,245,298.21/26,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.24

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