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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.74, 39,223.48 and 11,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.74, 39,223.48 and 11,356.68 is: 17,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.74 : 39,223.48 = 11,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.74/39,223.48 = 11,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.74x = 39,223.48 × 11,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.74x = 445,448,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,448,510.85/26,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,033.23

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