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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.60, 19,919.40 and 9,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.60, 19,919.40 and 9,132.40 is: 13,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.60 : 19,919.40 = 9,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.60/19,919.40 = 9,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.60x = 19,919.40 × 9,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.60x = 181,911,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,911,928.56/13,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.60

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