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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.61, 38,995.79 and 11,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.61, 38,995.79 and 11,017.74 is: 16,518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.61 : 38,995.79 = 11,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.61/38,995.79 = 11,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.61x = 38,995.79 × 11,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.61x = 429,645,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,645,420.23/26,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.72

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