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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.60, 19,497.60 and 9,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.60, 19,497.60 and 9,107.20 is: 13,674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.60 : 19,497.60 = 9,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.60/19,497.60 = 9,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.60x = 19,497.60 × 9,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.60x = 177,568,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,568,542.72/12,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.27

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