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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.13, 39,227.49 and 16,299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.13, 39,227.49 and 16,299.23 is: 24,443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.13 : 39,227.49 = 16,299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.13/39,227.49 = 16,299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.13x = 39,227.49 × 16,299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.13x = 639,377,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,377,685.70/26,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,443.73

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