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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.70, 39,713.44 and 11,683.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.70, 39,713.44 and 11,683.77 is: 17,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.70 : 39,713.44 = 11,683.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.70/39,713.44 = 11,683.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.70x = 39,713.44 × 11,683.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.70x = 464,002,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,002,698.87/26,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.27

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