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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,160.80, 19,741.20 and 12,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,160.80, 19,741.20 and 12,085.60 is: 18,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,160.80 : 19,741.20 = 12,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,160.80/19,741.20 = 12,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,160.80x = 19,741.20 × 12,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,160.80x = 238,584,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,584,246.72/13,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.40

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