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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,190.40, 19,785.60 and 12,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,190.40, 19,785.60 and 12,326.40 is: 18,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,190.40 : 19,785.60 = 12,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,190.40/19,785.60 = 12,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,190.40x = 19,785.60 × 12,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,190.40x = 243,885,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,885,219.84/13,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.60

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