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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,946.69, 40,424.93 and 11,143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,946.69, 40,424.93 and 11,143.14 is: 16,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,946.69 : 40,424.93 = 11,143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,946.69/40,424.93 = 11,143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,946.69x = 40,424.93 × 11,143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,946.69x = 450,460,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,460,654.48/26,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,716.73

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