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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,920.80, 20,832.60 and 9,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,920.80, 20,832.60 and 9,741.20 is: 14,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,920.80 : 20,832.60 = 9,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,920.80/20,832.60 = 9,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,920.80x = 20,832.60 × 9,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,920.80x = 202,934,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,934,523.12/13,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.79

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