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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.78, 39,396.74 and 11,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.78, 39,396.74 and 11,465.40 is: 17,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.78 : 39,396.74 = 11,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.78/39,396.74 = 11,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.78x = 39,396.74 × 11,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.78x = 451,699,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,699,382.80/26,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.02

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