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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.58, 39,308.76 and 9,569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.58, 39,308.76 and 9,569.93 is: 14,346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.58 : 39,308.76 = 9,569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.58/39,308.76 = 9,569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.58x = 39,308.76 × 9,569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.58x = 376,182,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,182,033.74/26,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.28

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