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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.97, 39,585.29 and 16,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.97, 39,585.29 and 16,554.16 is: 24,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.97 : 39,585.29 = 16,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.97/39,585.29 = 16,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.97x = 39,585.29 × 16,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.97x = 655,300,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,300,943.61/26,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.51

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