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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.56, 39,227.96 and 16,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.56, 39,227.96 and 16,357.48 is: 24,478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.56 : 39,227.96 = 16,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.56/39,227.96 = 16,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.56x = 39,227.96 × 16,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.56x = 641,670,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,670,571.14/26,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,478.57

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