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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253, 39,391.10 and 13,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253, 39,391.10 and 13,770.04 is: 20,661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253 : 39,391.10 = 13,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253/39,391.10 = 13,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253x = 39,391.10 × 13,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253x = 542,417,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,417,022.64/26,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.14

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