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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.15, 39,553.72 and 10,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.15, 39,553.72 and 10,783.13 is: 16,174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.15 : 39,553.72 = 10,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.15/39,553.72 = 10,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.15x = 39,553.72 × 10,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.15x = 426,512,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,512,680.02/26,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,174.69

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