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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.30, 39,273.99 and 11,392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.30, 39,273.99 and 11,392.23 is: 17,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.30 : 39,273.99 = 11,392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.30/39,273.99 = 11,392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.30x = 39,273.99 × 11,392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.30x = 447,418,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,418,327.10/26,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,087.93

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