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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.39, 39,858.03 and 16,565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.39, 39,858.03 and 16,565.99 is: 24,851.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.39 : 39,858.03 = 16,565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.39/39,858.03 = 16,565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.39x = 39,858.03 × 16,565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.39x = 660,287,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,287,726.40/26,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.44

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