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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.56, 38,984.64 and 13,510.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.56, 38,984.64 and 13,510.92 is: 20,254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.56 : 38,984.64 = 13,510.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.56/38,984.64 = 13,510.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.56x = 38,984.64 × 13,510.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.56x = 526,718,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,718,352.27/26,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,254.07

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