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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.58, 39,387.77 and 10,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.58, 39,387.77 and 10,665.20 is: 16,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.58 : 39,387.77 = 10,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.58/39,387.77 = 10,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.58x = 39,387.77 × 10,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.58x = 420,078,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,078,529.74/26,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.47

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