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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.89, 39,855.78 and 16,564.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.89, 39,855.78 and 16,564.49 is: 24,849.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.89 : 39,855.78 = 16,564.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.89/39,855.78 = 16,564.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.89x = 39,855.78 × 16,564.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.89x = 660,190,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,190,669.25/26,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.19

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