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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,201.92, 19,720.80 and 10,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,201.92, 19,720.80 and 10,609.92 is: 15,848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,201.92 : 19,720.80 = 10,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,201.92/19,720.80 = 10,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,201.92x = 19,720.80 × 10,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,201.92x = 209,236,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,236,110.34/13,201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,848.92

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