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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.54, 39,687.24 and 10,663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.54, 39,687.24 and 10,663.47 is: 15,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.54 : 39,687.24 = 10,663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.54/39,687.24 = 10,663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.54x = 39,687.24 × 10,663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.54x = 423,203,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,203,693.12/26,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.95

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