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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.23, 39,387.18 and 10,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.23, 39,387.18 and 10,664.86 is: 16,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.23 : 39,387.18 = 10,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.23/39,387.18 = 10,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.23x = 39,387.18 × 10,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.23x = 420,058,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,058,605.10/26,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,003.92

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