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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,453.25, 39,658.86 and 13,116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,453.25, 39,658.86 and 13,116.87 is: 19,664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,453.25 : 39,658.86 = 13,116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,453.25/39,658.86 = 13,116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,453.25x = 39,658.86 × 13,116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,453.25x = 520,200,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,200,110.97/26,453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.88

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