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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.55, 39,019.53 and 11,223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.55, 39,019.53 and 11,223.43 is: 16,838.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.55 : 39,019.53 = 11,223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.55/39,019.53 = 11,223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.55x = 39,019.53 × 11,223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.55x = 437,932,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,932,963.59/26,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.69

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