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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.69, 39,473.73 and 9,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.69, 39,473.73 and 9,675.44 is: 14,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.69 : 39,473.73 = 9,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.69/39,473.73 = 9,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.69x = 39,473.73 × 9,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.69x = 381,925,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,925,508.82/26,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.67

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