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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.11, 39,369.33 and 16,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.11, 39,369.33 and 16,883.15 is: 25,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.11 : 39,369.33 = 16,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.11/39,369.33 = 16,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.11x = 39,369.33 × 16,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.11x = 664,678,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,678,500.68/26,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.63

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