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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.91, 39,297.57 and 16,843.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.91, 39,297.57 and 16,843.49 is: 25,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.91 : 39,297.57 = 16,843.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.91/39,297.57 = 16,843.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.91x = 39,297.57 × 16,843.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.91x = 661,908,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,908,030.83/26,192.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.50

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