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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.80, 19,738.20 and 11,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.80, 19,738.20 and 11,117.60 is: 16,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.80 : 19,738.20 = 11,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.80/19,738.20 = 11,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.80x = 19,738.20 × 11,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.80x = 219,441,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,441,412.32/13,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,676.40

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