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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.64, 19,802.88 and 9,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.64, 19,802.88 and 9,928.80 is: 14,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.64 : 19,802.88 = 9,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.64/19,802.88 = 9,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.64x = 19,802.88 × 9,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.64x = 196,618,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,618,834.94/13,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,872.11

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