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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.03, 39,287.04 and 11,401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.03, 39,287.04 and 11,401.57 is: 17,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.03 : 39,287.04 = 11,401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.03/39,287.04 = 11,401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.03x = 39,287.04 × 11,401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.03x = 447,933,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,933,936.65/26,197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,098.65

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