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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.20, 39,812.16 and 16,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.20, 39,812.16 and 16,227.20 is: 24,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.20 : 39,812.16 = 16,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.20/39,812.16 = 16,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.20x = 39,812.16 × 16,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.20x = 646,039,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,039,882.75/26,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.60

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