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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,824.80, 19,237.20 and 9,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,824.80, 19,237.20 and 9,325.60 is: 13,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,824.80 : 19,237.20 = 9,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,824.80/19,237.20 = 9,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,824.80x = 19,237.20 × 9,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,824.80x = 179,398,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,398,432.32/12,824.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.40

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