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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.20, 39,459.96 and 11,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.20, 39,459.96 and 11,533.84 is: 17,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.20 : 39,459.96 = 11,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.20/39,459.96 = 11,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.20x = 39,459.96 × 11,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.20x = 455,124,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,124,865.05/26,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,283.31

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