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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.21, 39,390.64 and 12,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.21, 39,390.64 and 12,223.53 is: 18,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.21 : 39,390.64 = 12,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.21/39,390.64 = 12,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.21x = 39,390.64 × 12,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.21x = 481,492,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,492,639.20/26,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.94

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