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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.26, 39,997.76 and 11,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.26, 39,997.76 and 11,874.22 is: 17,811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.26 : 39,997.76 = 11,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.26/39,997.76 = 11,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.26x = 39,997.76 × 11,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.26x = 474,942,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,942,201.75/26,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,811.94

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