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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,276.80, 19,915.20 and 9,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,276.80, 19,915.20 and 9,996.30 is: 14,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,276.80 : 19,915.20 = 9,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,276.80/19,915.20 = 9,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,276.80x = 19,915.20 × 9,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,276.80x = 199,078,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,078,313.76/13,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.45

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