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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.72, 39,287.04 and 9,559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.72, 39,287.04 and 9,559.12 is: 14,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.72 : 39,287.04 = 9,559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.72/39,287.04 = 9,559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.72x = 39,287.04 × 9,559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.72x = 375,549,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,549,529.80/26,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,325.90

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