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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.21, 39,893.86 and 10,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.21, 39,893.86 and 10,808 is: 16,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.21 : 39,893.86 = 10,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.21/39,893.86 = 10,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.21x = 39,893.86 × 10,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.21x = 431,172,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,172,838.88/26,622.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.98

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