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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,801.60, 19,231.20 and 8,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,801.60, 19,231.20 and 8,913.60 is: 13,390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,801.60 : 19,231.20 = 8,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,801.60/19,231.20 = 8,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,801.60x = 19,231.20 × 8,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,801.60x = 171,419,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,419,224.32/12,801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.45

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