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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,231.70, 39,347.55 and 16,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,231.70, 39,347.55 and 16,209.30 is: 24,313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,231.70 : 39,347.55 = 16,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,231.70/39,347.55 = 16,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,231.70x = 39,347.55 × 16,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,231.70x = 637,796,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,796,242.22/26,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.95

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