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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.99, 39,314.64 and 12,192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.99, 39,314.64 and 12,192.86 is: 18,279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.99 : 39,314.64 = 12,192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.99/39,314.64 = 12,192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.99x = 39,314.64 × 12,192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.99x = 479,357,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,357,704.90/26,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.36

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