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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,483.09, 39,697.97 and 11,689.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,483.09, 39,697.97 and 11,689.38 is: 17,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,483.09 : 39,697.97 = 11,689.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,483.09/39,697.97 = 11,689.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,483.09x = 39,697.97 × 11,689.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,483.09x = 464,044,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,044,598.11/26,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,522.30

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