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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,189.25, 39,266.97 and 11,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,189.25, 39,266.97 and 11,206.14 is: 16,801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,189.25 : 39,266.97 = 11,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,189.25/39,266.97 = 11,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,189.25x = 39,266.97 × 11,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,189.25x = 440,031,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,031,205.33/26,189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.98

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