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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,236.98, 39,362.79 and 11,447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,236.98, 39,362.79 and 11,447.22 is: 17,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,236.98 : 39,362.79 = 11,447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,236.98/39,362.79 = 11,447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,236.98x = 39,362.79 × 11,447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,236.98x = 450,594,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,594,516.94/26,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,174.02

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