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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,518.40, 20,277.60 and 9,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,518.40, 20,277.60 and 9,371.20 is: 14,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,518.40 : 20,277.60 = 9,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,518.40/20,277.60 = 9,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,518.40x = 20,277.60 × 9,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,518.40x = 190,025,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,025,445.12/13,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.80

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