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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.21, 39,224.53 and 16,284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.21, 39,224.53 and 16,284.43 is: 24,402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.21 : 39,224.53 = 16,284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.21/39,224.53 = 16,284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.21x = 39,224.53 × 16,284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.21x = 638,749,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,749,113.07/26,175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.83

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