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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,029.60, 19,558.80 and 12,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,029.60, 19,558.80 and 12,183.60 is: 18,288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,029.60 : 19,558.80 = 12,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,029.60/19,558.80 = 12,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,029.60x = 19,558.80 × 12,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,029.60x = 238,296,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,296,595.68/13,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.87

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