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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,163.20, 19,744.80 and 12,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,163.20, 19,744.80 and 12,446.40 is: 18,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,163.20 : 19,744.80 = 12,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,163.20/19,744.80 = 12,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,163.20x = 19,744.80 × 12,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,163.20x = 245,751,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,751,678.72/13,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.60

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