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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.16, 39,327.68 and 9,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.16, 39,327.68 and 9,592.32 is: 14,387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.16 : 39,327.68 = 9,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.16/39,327.68 = 9,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.16x = 39,327.68 × 9,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.16x = 377,243,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,243,691.42/26,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.54

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