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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.23, 39,388.68 and 10,665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.23, 39,388.68 and 10,665.86 is: 16,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.23 : 39,388.68 = 10,665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.23/39,388.68 = 10,665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.23x = 39,388.68 × 10,665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.23x = 420,114,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,114,146.46/26,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.43

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