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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.80, 20,146.20 and 9,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.80, 20,146.20 and 9,715.60 is: 14,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.80 : 20,146.20 = 9,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.80/20,146.20 = 9,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.80x = 20,146.20 × 9,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.80x = 195,732,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,732,420.72/13,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.40

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