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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.80, 19,759.80 and 11,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.80, 19,759.80 and 11,002.40 is: 16,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.80 : 19,759.80 = 11,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.80/19,759.80 = 11,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.80x = 19,759.80 × 11,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.80x = 217,405,223.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,405,223.52/13,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,544.29

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