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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.64, 38,979.66 and 11,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.64, 38,979.66 and 11,185.24 is: 16,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.64 : 38,979.66 = 11,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.64/38,979.66 = 11,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.64x = 38,979.66 × 11,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.64x = 435,996,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,996,852.22/26,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.18

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