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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.66, 39,289.69 and 12,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.66, 39,289.69 and 12,143.96 is: 18,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.66 : 39,289.69 = 12,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.66/39,289.69 = 12,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.66x = 39,289.69 × 12,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.66x = 477,132,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,132,389.84/26,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.67

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