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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.23, 40,384.03 and 16,391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.23, 40,384.03 and 16,391.51 is: 24,585.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.23 : 40,384.03 = 16,391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.23/40,384.03 = 16,391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.23x = 40,384.03 × 16,391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.23x = 661,955,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,955,231.59/26,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.86

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