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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,188.23, 39,281.40 and 11,397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,188.23, 39,281.40 and 11,397.16 is: 17,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,188.23 : 39,281.40 = 11,397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,188.23/39,281.40 = 11,397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,188.23x = 39,281.40 × 11,397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,188.23x = 447,696,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,696,400.82/26,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.33

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