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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,039.92, 38,983.08 and 16,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,039.92, 38,983.08 and 16,147.36 is: 24,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,039.92 : 38,983.08 = 16,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,039.92/38,983.08 = 16,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,039.92x = 38,983.08 × 16,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,039.92x = 629,473,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,473,826.67/26,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.42

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