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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,460, 39,690 and 11,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,460, 39,690 and 11,868 is: 17,802

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,460 : 39,690 = 11,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,460/39,690 = 11,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,460x = 39,690 × 11,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,460x = 471,040,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,040,920/26,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,802

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