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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.22, 39,433.74 and 9,653.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.22, 39,433.74 and 9,653.98 is: 14,475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.22 : 39,433.74 = 9,653.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.22/39,433.74 = 9,653.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.22x = 39,433.74 × 9,653.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.22x = 380,692,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,692,537.29/26,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,475.98

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