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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173, 39,206.94 and 12,985.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173, 39,206.94 and 12,985.48 is: 19,452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173 : 39,206.94 = 12,985.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173/39,206.94 = 12,985.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173x = 39,206.94 × 12,985.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173x = 509,120,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,120,935.23/26,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.14

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