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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.07, 39,242.36 and 9,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.07, 39,242.36 and 9,534 is: 14,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.07 : 39,242.36 = 9,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.07/39,242.36 = 9,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.07x = 39,242.36 × 9,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.07x = 374,136,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,136,612.57/26,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.53

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