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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.73, 39,312.69 and 10,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.73, 39,312.69 and 10,399.99 is: 15,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.73 : 39,312.69 = 10,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.73/39,312.69 = 10,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.73x = 39,312.69 × 10,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.73x = 408,851,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,851,530.87/26,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.38

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