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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.60, 19,982.40 and 9,433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.60, 19,982.40 and 9,433.60 is: 14,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.60 : 19,982.40 = 9,433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.60/19,982.40 = 9,433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.60x = 19,982.40 × 9,433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.60x = 188,505,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,505,968.64/13,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.40

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