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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,222.89, 39,310.72 and 9,571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,222.89, 39,310.72 and 9,571.24 is: 14,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,222.89 : 39,310.72 = 9,571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,222.89/39,310.72 = 9,571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,222.89x = 39,310.72 × 9,571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,222.89x = 376,252,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,252,335.69/26,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,348.24

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