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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,137.80, 19,706.70 and 9,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,137.80, 19,706.70 and 9,681.80 is: 14,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,137.80 : 19,706.70 = 9,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,137.80/19,706.70 = 9,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,137.80x = 19,706.70 × 9,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,137.80x = 190,796,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,796,328.06/13,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,522.70

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