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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.80, 19,909.20 and 9,600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.80, 19,909.20 and 9,600.80 is: 14,401.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.80 : 19,909.20 = 9,600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.80/19,909.20 = 9,600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.80x = 19,909.20 × 9,600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.80x = 191,144,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,144,247.36/13,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.20

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