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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,551, 39,823.74 and 16,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,551, 39,823.74 and 16,660.96 is: 24,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,551 : 39,823.74 = 16,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,551/39,823.74 = 16,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,551x = 39,823.74 × 16,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,551x = 663,501,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,501,739.19/26,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.71

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