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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.26, 24,315.38 and 5,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.26, 24,315.38 and 5,266.26 is: 7,899.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.26 : 24,315.38 = 5,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.26/24,315.38 = 5,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.26x = 24,315.38 × 5,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.26x = 128,051,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,051,113.08/16,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,899.39

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