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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.70, 40,221.45 and 11,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.70, 40,221.45 and 11,223.90 is: 16,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.70 : 40,221.45 = 11,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.70/40,221.45 = 11,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.70x = 40,221.45 × 11,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.70x = 451,441,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,441,532.66/26,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.88

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