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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,060.80, 19,591.20 and 12,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,060.80, 19,591.20 and 12,110.40 is: 18,165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,060.80 : 19,591.20 = 12,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,060.80/19,591.20 = 12,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,060.80x = 19,591.20 × 12,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,060.80x = 237,257,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,257,268.48/13,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.60

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