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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.22, 40,516.91 and 11,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.22, 40,516.91 and 11,204.27 is: 16,813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.22 : 40,516.91 = 11,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.22/40,516.91 = 11,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.22x = 40,516.91 × 11,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.22x = 453,962,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,962,414.55/26,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.91

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