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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,687.67, 40,028.05 and 11,893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,687.67, 40,028.05 and 11,893.22 is: 17,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,687.67 : 40,028.05 = 11,893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,687.67/40,028.05 = 11,893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,687.67x = 40,028.05 × 11,893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,687.67x = 476,062,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,062,404.82/26,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,838.29

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