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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.20, 20,932.80 and 6,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.20, 20,932.80 and 6,179.20 is: 9,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.20 : 20,932.80 = 6,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.20/20,932.80 = 6,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.20x = 20,932.80 × 6,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.20x = 129,347,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,347,957.76/13,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.80

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