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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,008.80, 19,513.20 and 9,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,008.80, 19,513.20 and 9,936.80 is: 14,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,008.80 : 19,513.20 = 9,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,008.80/19,513.20 = 9,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,008.80x = 19,513.20 × 9,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,008.80x = 193,898,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,898,765.76/13,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.20

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