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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.21, 39,223.04 and 16,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.21, 39,223.04 and 16,283.43 is: 24,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.21 : 39,223.04 = 16,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.21/39,223.04 = 16,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.21x = 39,223.04 × 16,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.21x = 638,685,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,685,544.81/26,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.34

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