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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.15, 39,005.28 and 11,238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.15, 39,005.28 and 11,238.03 is: 16,844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.15 : 39,005.28 = 11,238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.15/39,005.28 = 11,238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.15x = 39,005.28 × 11,238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.15x = 438,342,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,342,506.80/26,022.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.98

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