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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.80, 19,723.80 and 12,587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.80, 19,723.80 and 12,587.60 is: 18,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.80 : 19,723.80 = 12,587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.80/19,723.80 = 12,587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.80x = 19,723.80 × 12,587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.80x = 248,275,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,275,304.88/13,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.43

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