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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.98, 39,823.59 and 16,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.98, 39,823.59 and 16,707.90 is: 24,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.98 : 39,823.59 = 16,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.98/39,823.59 = 16,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.98x = 39,823.59 × 16,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.98x = 665,368,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,368,559.36/26,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.78

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