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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.88, 40,517.90 and 11,204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.88, 40,517.90 and 11,204.93 is: 16,814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.88 : 40,517.90 = 11,204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.88/40,517.90 = 11,204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.88x = 40,517.90 × 11,204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.88x = 453,999,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,999,974.63/26,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.89

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