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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,221.83, 39,309.13 and 9,570.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,221.83, 39,309.13 and 9,570.18 is: 14,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,221.83 : 39,309.13 = 9,570.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,221.83/39,309.13 = 9,570.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,221.83x = 39,309.13 × 9,570.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,221.83x = 376,195,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,195,449.74/26,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.65

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