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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.80, 19,725.60 and 4,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.80, 19,725.60 and 4,387.60 is: 6,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.80 : 19,725.60 = 4,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.80/19,725.60 = 4,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.80x = 19,725.60 × 4,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.80x = 86,548,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,548,042.56/13,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,577.20

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