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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.57, 39,469.68 and 11,514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.57, 39,469.68 and 11,514.21 is: 17,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.57 : 39,469.68 = 11,514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.57/39,469.68 = 11,514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.57x = 39,469.68 × 11,514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.57x = 454,462,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,462,184.15/26,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.11

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