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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.99, 39,276.62 and 10,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.99, 39,276.62 and 10,383 is: 15,568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.99 : 39,276.62 = 10,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.99/39,276.62 = 10,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.99x = 39,276.62 × 10,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.99x = 407,809,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,809,132.48/26,193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,568.81

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