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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.40, 19,842.60 and 11,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.40, 19,842.60 and 11,180.40 is: 16,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.40 : 19,842.60 = 11,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.40/19,842.60 = 11,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.40x = 19,842.60 × 11,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.40x = 221,848,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,848,205.04/13,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.60

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