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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.96, 39,099.96 and 9,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.96, 39,099.96 and 9,417 is: 14,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.96 : 39,099.96 = 9,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.96/39,099.96 = 9,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.96x = 39,099.96 × 9,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.96x = 368,204,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,204,323.32/26,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.04

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