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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.60, 19,541.40 and 9,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.60, 19,541.40 and 9,701.20 is: 14,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.60 : 19,541.40 = 9,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.60/19,541.40 = 9,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.60x = 19,541.40 × 9,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.60x = 189,575,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,575,029.68/13,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.80

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