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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.20, 39,541.82 and 11,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.20, 39,541.82 and 11,569.14 is: 17,351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.20 : 39,541.82 = 11,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.20/39,541.82 = 11,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.20x = 39,541.82 × 11,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.20x = 457,464,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,464,793.59/26,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.75

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