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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.20, 19,930.80 and 7,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.20, 19,930.80 and 7,746.80 is: 11,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.20 : 19,930.80 = 7,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.20/19,930.80 = 7,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.20x = 19,930.80 × 7,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.20x = 154,399,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,399,921.44/13,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,620.20

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