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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.52, 19,856.88 and 9,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.52, 19,856.88 and 9,990.40 is: 14,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.52 : 19,856.88 = 9,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.52/19,856.88 = 9,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.52x = 19,856.88 × 9,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.52x = 198,378,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,378,173.95/13,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.68

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