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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.53, 39,507.83 and 10,756.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.53, 39,507.83 and 10,756.15 is: 16,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.53 : 39,507.83 = 10,756.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.53/39,507.83 = 10,756.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.53x = 39,507.83 × 10,756.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.53x = 424,952,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,952,145.65/26,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,134.24

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