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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.97, 39,447.25 and 11,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.97, 39,447.25 and 11,496.96 is: 17,250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.97 : 39,447.25 = 11,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.97/39,447.25 = 11,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.97x = 39,447.25 × 11,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.97x = 453,523,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,523,426.62/26,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.82

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