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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.53, 39,377.73 and 9,616.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.53, 39,377.73 and 9,616.65 is: 14,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.53 : 39,377.73 = 9,616.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.53/39,377.73 = 9,616.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.53x = 39,377.73 × 9,616.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.53x = 378,681,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,681,832.83/26,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,422.39

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