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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.67, 39,493.44 and 11,522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.67, 39,493.44 and 11,522.97 is: 17,289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.67 : 39,493.44 = 11,522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.67/39,493.44 = 11,522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.67x = 39,493.44 × 11,522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.67x = 455,081,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,081,724.32/26,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.24

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