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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,186.80, 19,780.20 and 12,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,186.80, 19,780.20 and 12,111.60 is: 18,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,186.80 : 19,780.20 = 12,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,186.80/19,780.20 = 12,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,186.80x = 19,780.20 × 12,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,186.80x = 239,569,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,569,870.32/13,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.40

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