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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.12, 17,990.28 and 9,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.12, 17,990.28 and 9,688.20 is: 13,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.12 : 17,990.28 = 9,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.12/17,990.28 = 9,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.12x = 17,990.28 × 9,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.12x = 174,293,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,293,430.70/13,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,371.06

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