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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,594.80, 39,892.20 and 16,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,594.80, 39,892.20 and 16,097.20 is: 24,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,594.80 : 39,892.20 = 16,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,594.80/39,892.20 = 16,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,594.80x = 39,892.20 × 16,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,594.80x = 642,152,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,152,721.84/26,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.80

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