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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,104.40, 19,656.60 and 12,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,104.40, 19,656.60 and 12,229.60 is: 18,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,104.40 : 19,656.60 = 12,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,104.40/19,656.60 = 12,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,104.40x = 19,656.60 × 12,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,104.40x = 240,392,355.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,392,355.36/13,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.40

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