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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,006.80, 19,477.80 and 12,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,006.80, 19,477.80 and 12,423.60 is: 18,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,006.80 : 19,477.80 = 12,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,006.80/19,477.80 = 12,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,006.80x = 19,477.80 × 12,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,006.80x = 241,984,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,984,396.08/13,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.45

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