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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.68, 39,253.63 and 11,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.68, 39,253.63 and 11,376.24 is: 17,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.68 : 39,253.63 = 11,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.68/39,253.63 = 11,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.68x = 39,253.63 × 11,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.68x = 446,558,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,558,715.75/26,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.23

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