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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.94, 38,999.34 and 11,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.94, 38,999.34 and 11,208.24 is: 16,807.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.94 : 38,999.34 = 11,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.94/38,999.34 = 11,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.94x = 38,999.34 × 11,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.94x = 437,113,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,113,962.56/26,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,807.59

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