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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.28, 39,395.99 and 11,464.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.28, 39,395.99 and 11,464.91 is: 17,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.28 : 39,395.99 = 11,464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.28/39,395.99 = 11,464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.28x = 39,395.99 × 11,464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.28x = 451,671,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,671,225.41/26,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,191.28

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