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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,172.66, 39,246.82 and 11,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,172.66, 39,246.82 and 11,373.96 is: 17,055.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,172.66 : 39,246.82 = 11,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,172.66/39,246.82 = 11,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,172.66x = 39,246.82 × 11,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,172.66x = 446,391,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,391,760.81/26,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.65

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