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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.73, 39,273.05 and 11,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.73, 39,273.05 and 11,394.50 is: 17,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.73 : 39,273.05 = 11,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.73/39,273.05 = 11,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.73x = 39,273.05 × 11,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.73x = 447,496,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,496,543.37/26,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.16

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