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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,283.60, 39,389.40 and 16,894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,283.60, 39,389.40 and 16,894.80 is: 25,319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,283.60 : 39,389.40 = 16,894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,283.60/39,389.40 = 16,894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,283.60x = 39,389.40 × 16,894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,283.60x = 665,476,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,476,035.12/26,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.06

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