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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.59, 39,584.73 and 16,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.59, 39,584.73 and 16,553.79 is: 24,813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.59 : 39,584.73 = 16,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.59/39,584.73 = 16,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.59x = 39,584.73 × 16,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.59x = 655,277,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,277,026.93/26,407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,813.97

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