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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.06, 39,287.10 and 16,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.06, 39,287.10 and 16,396.98 is: 24,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.06 : 39,287.10 = 16,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.06/39,287.10 = 16,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.06x = 39,287.10 × 16,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.06x = 644,189,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,189,792.96/26,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,537.70

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