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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.25, 38,996.46 and 16,156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.25, 38,996.46 and 16,156.14 is: 24,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.25 : 38,996.46 = 16,156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.25/38,996.46 = 16,156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.25x = 38,996.46 × 16,156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.25x = 630,032,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,032,267.26/26,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.20

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