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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,654.28, 39,958.74 and 16,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,654.28, 39,958.74 and 16,273.32 is: 24,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,654.28 : 39,958.74 = 16,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,654.28/39,958.74 = 16,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,654.28x = 39,958.74 × 16,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,654.28x = 650,261,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,261,362.82/26,654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.13

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