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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.40, 19,833.60 and 12,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.40, 19,833.60 and 12,639.20 is: 18,958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.40 : 19,833.60 = 12,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.40/19,833.60 = 12,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.40x = 19,833.60 × 12,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.40x = 250,680,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,680,837.12/13,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,958.80

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