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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.73, 39,196.32 and 9,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.73, 39,196.32 and 9,511.03 is: 14,268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.73 : 39,196.32 = 9,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.73/39,196.32 = 9,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.73x = 39,196.32 × 9,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.73x = 372,797,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,797,375.41/26,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,268.26

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