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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,176.40, 19,740.60 and 10,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,176.40, 19,740.60 and 10,421.20 is: 15,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176.40 : 19,740.60 = 10,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176.40/19,740.60 = 10,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176.40x = 19,740.60 × 10,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176.40x = 205,720,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,720,740.72/13,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.82

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