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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.78, 39,479.98 and 16,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.78, 39,479.98 and 16,193.64 is: 24,296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.78 : 39,479.98 = 16,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.78/39,479.98 = 16,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.78x = 39,479.98 × 16,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.78x = 639,324,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,324,583.33/26,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.19

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