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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.60, 19,888.68 and 9,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.60, 19,888.68 and 9,056.40 is: 13,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.60 : 19,888.68 = 9,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.60/19,888.68 = 9,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.60x = 19,888.68 × 9,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.60x = 180,119,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,119,841.55/13,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.74

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