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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.35, 39,306.83 and 11,209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.35, 39,306.83 and 11,209.43 is: 16,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.35 : 39,306.83 = 11,209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.35/39,306.83 = 11,209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.35x = 39,306.83 × 11,209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.35x = 440,607,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,607,159.41/26,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.28

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