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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.10, 39,313.65 and 16,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.10, 39,313.65 and 16,844.30 is: 25,243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.10 : 39,313.65 = 16,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.10/39,313.65 = 16,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.10x = 39,313.65 × 16,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.10x = 662,210,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,210,914.70/26,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.33

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