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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.67, 39,932.66 and 16,547.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.67, 39,932.66 and 16,547.31 is: 24,763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.67 : 39,932.66 = 16,547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.67/39,932.66 = 16,547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.67x = 39,932.66 × 16,547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.67x = 660,777,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,777,871.66/26,683.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.39

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