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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.96, 39,276.24 and 16,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.96, 39,276.24 and 16,847.52 is: 25,258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.96 : 39,276.24 = 16,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.96/39,276.24 = 16,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.96x = 39,276.24 × 16,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.96x = 661,707,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,707,238.92/26,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.93

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