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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.06, 39,011.64 and 9,143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.06, 39,011.64 and 9,143.65 is: 13,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.06 : 39,011.64 = 9,143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.06/39,011.64 = 9,143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.06x = 39,011.64 × 9,143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.06x = 356,708,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,708,782.09/26,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.15

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