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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,340.80, 32,011.20 and 9,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,340.80, 32,011.20 and 9,027.20 is: 13,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,340.80 : 32,011.20 = 9,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,340.80/32,011.20 = 9,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,340.80x = 32,011.20 × 9,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,340.80x = 288,971,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,971,504.64/21,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.80

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