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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.80, 19,909.20 and 9,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.80, 19,909.20 and 9,125.60 is: 13,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.80 : 19,909.20 = 9,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.80/19,909.20 = 9,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.80x = 19,909.20 × 9,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.80x = 181,683,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,683,395.52/13,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.40

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