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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.97, 39,304.68 and 11,403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.97, 39,304.68 and 11,403.96 is: 17,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.97 : 39,304.68 = 11,403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.97/39,304.68 = 11,403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.97x = 39,304.68 × 11,403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.97x = 448,228,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,228,808.38/26,196.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,109.95

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