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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.09, 39,888.17 and 16,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.09, 39,888.17 and 16,713.81 is: 25,076.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.09 : 39,888.17 = 16,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.09/39,888.17 = 16,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.09x = 39,888.17 × 16,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.09x = 666,683,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,683,211.06/26,586.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,076.39

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