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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.03, 39,489.60 and 9,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.03, 39,489.60 and 9,687.74 is: 14,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.03 : 39,489.60 = 9,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.03/39,489.60 = 9,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.03x = 39,489.60 × 9,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.03x = 382,564,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,564,977.50/26,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,537.34

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