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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.25, 39,237.92 and 11,172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.25, 39,237.92 and 11,172.03 is: 16,752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.25 : 39,237.92 = 11,172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.25/39,237.92 = 11,172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.25x = 39,237.92 × 11,172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.25x = 438,367,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,367,219.38/26,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,752.51

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