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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.61, 39,608.68 and 16,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.61, 39,608.68 and 16,569.75 is: 24,837.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.61 : 39,608.68 = 16,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.61/39,608.68 = 16,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.61x = 39,608.68 × 16,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.61x = 656,305,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,305,925.43/26,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.86

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