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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.33, 38,984.58 and 9,353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.33, 38,984.58 and 9,353.66 is: 14,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.33 : 38,984.58 = 9,353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.33/38,984.58 = 9,353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.33x = 38,984.58 × 9,353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.33x = 364,648,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,648,566.00/26,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.07

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