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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,801.20, 29,660.40 and 9,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,801.20, 29,660.40 and 9,280.20 is: 13,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,801.20 : 29,660.40 = 9,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,801.20/29,660.40 = 9,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,801.20x = 29,660.40 × 9,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,801.20x = 275,254,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,254,444.08/19,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.90

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