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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.66, 39,295.77 and 11,406.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.66, 39,295.77 and 11,406.55 is: 17,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.66 : 39,295.77 = 11,406.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.66/39,295.77 = 11,406.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.66x = 39,295.77 × 11,406.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.66x = 448,229,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,229,165.29/26,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,109.51

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