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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.80, 19,583.70 and 9,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.80, 19,583.70 and 9,983.80 is: 14,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.80 : 19,583.70 = 9,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.80/19,583.70 = 9,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.80x = 19,583.70 × 9,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.80x = 195,519,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,519,744.06/13,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.70

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