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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,267.76, 39,410.96 and 16,147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,267.76, 39,410.96 and 16,147.64 is: 24,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,267.76 : 39,410.96 = 16,147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,267.76/39,410.96 = 16,147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,267.76x = 39,410.96 × 16,147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,267.76x = 636,393,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,393,994.13/26,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.19

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