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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.84, 39,396.84 and 11,465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.84, 39,396.84 and 11,465.46 is: 17,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.84 : 39,396.84 = 11,465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.84/39,396.84 = 11,465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.84x = 39,396.84 × 11,465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.84x = 451,702,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,702,850.15/26,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,192.12

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