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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,824.67, 40,251.58 and 11,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,824.67, 40,251.58 and 11,253.23 is: 16,885.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,824.67 : 40,251.58 = 11,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,824.67/40,251.58 = 11,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,824.67x = 40,251.58 × 11,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,824.67x = 452,960,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,960,287.60/26,824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.96

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