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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.36, 38,994.92 and 11,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.36, 38,994.92 and 11,014.12 is: 16,508.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.36 : 38,994.92 = 11,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.36/38,994.92 = 11,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.36x = 38,994.92 × 11,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.36x = 429,494,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,494,728.27/26,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.64

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